Finding the Third Proportional to 85,608 and 133,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,608 and 133,075 is: 206,860.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,608 : 133,075 = 133,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,608/133,075 = 133,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,608x = 133,075 × 133,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,608x = 17,708,955,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,708,955,625/85,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,860.99
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