Finding the Third Proportional to 85,536 and 141,517.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,536 and 141,517.13 is: 234,136.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,536 : 141,517.13 = 141,517.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,536/141,517.13 = 141,517.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,536x = 141,517.13 × 141,517.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,536x = 20,027,096,668.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,027,096,668.27/85,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,136.46
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