Finding the Third Proportional to 85,350 and 129,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,350 and 129,204 is: 195,590.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,350 : 129,204 = 129,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,350/129,204 = 129,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,350x = 129,204 × 129,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,350x = 16,693,673,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,693,673,616/85,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,590.79
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