Finding the Third Proportional to 85,596 and 133,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,596 and 133,058 is: 206,837.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,596 : 133,058 = 133,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,596/133,058 = 133,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,596x = 133,058 × 133,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,596x = 17,704,431,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,704,431,364/85,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,837.13
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