Finding the Third Proportional to 85,400 and 136,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,400 and 136,428 is: 217,946.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,400 : 136,428 = 136,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,400/136,428 = 136,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,400x = 136,428 × 136,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,400x = 18,612,599,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,612,599,184/85,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,946.13
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