Finding the Third Proportional to 85,515 and 136,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,515 and 136,098 is: 216,601.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,515 : 136,098 = 136,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,515/136,098 = 136,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,515x = 136,098 × 136,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,515x = 18,522,665,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,522,665,604/85,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,601.36
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