Finding the Third Proportional to 85,564 and 133,012.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,564 and 133,012.75 is: 206,773.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,564 : 133,012.75 = 133,012.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,564/133,012.75 = 133,012.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,564x = 133,012.75 × 133,012.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,564x = 17,692,391,662.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,692,391,662.56/85,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,773.78
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