Finding the Third Proportional to 85,392 and 137,198.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,392 and 137,198.25 is: 220,434.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,392 : 137,198.25 = 137,198.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,392/137,198.25 = 137,198.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,392x = 137,198.25 × 137,198.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,392x = 18,823,359,803.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,823,359,803.06/85,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,434.70
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