Finding the Third Proportional to 85,410 and 127,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,410 and 127,719 is: 190,986.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,410 : 127,719 = 127,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,410/127,719 = 127,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,410x = 127,719 × 127,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,410x = 16,312,142,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,312,142,961/85,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,986.34
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