Finding the Third Proportional to 85,338 and 113,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,338 and 113,239 is: 150,262.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,338 : 113,239 = 113,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,338/113,239 = 113,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,338x = 113,239 × 113,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,338x = 12,823,071,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,823,071,121/85,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,262.15
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