Finding the Third Proportional to 85,118 and 134,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,118 and 134,716 is: 213,214.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,118 : 134,716 = 134,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,118/134,716 = 134,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,118x = 134,716 × 134,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,118x = 18,148,400,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,148,400,656/85,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,214.60
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