Finding the Third Proportional to 85,304 and 134,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,304 and 134,976 is: 213,571.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,304 : 134,976 = 134,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,304/134,976 = 134,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,304x = 134,976 × 134,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,304x = 18,218,520,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,218,520,576/85,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,571.70
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