Finding the Third Proportional to 85,476.75 and 122,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,476.75 and 122,049 is: 174,269.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,476.75 : 122,049 = 122,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,476.75/122,049 = 122,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,476.75x = 122,049 × 122,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,476.75x = 14,895,958,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,895,958,401/85,476.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,269.12
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