Finding the Third Proportional to 85,236 and 127,852.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,236 and 127,852.50 is: 191,776.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,236 : 127,852.50 = 127,852.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,236/127,852.50 = 127,852.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,236x = 127,852.50 × 127,852.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,236x = 16,346,261,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,346,261,756.25/85,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,776.50
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