Finding the Third Proportional to 85,249 and 129,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,249 and 129,059 is: 195,383.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,249 : 129,059 = 129,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,249/129,059 = 129,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,249x = 129,059 × 129,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,249x = 16,656,225,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,656,225,481/85,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,383.24
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