Finding the Third Proportional to 85,556 and 137,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,556 and 137,840 is: 222,075.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,556 : 137,840 = 137,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,556/137,840 = 137,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,556x = 137,840 × 137,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,556x = 18,999,865,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,999,865,600/85,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,075.20
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