Finding the Third Proportional to 85,224 and 127,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,224 and 127,350 is: 190,298.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,224 : 127,350 = 127,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,224/127,350 = 127,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,224x = 127,350 × 127,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,224x = 16,218,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,218,022,500/85,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,298.77
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