Finding the Third Proportional to 85,629 and 136,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,629 and 136,371 is: 217,181.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,629 : 136,371 = 136,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,629/136,371 = 136,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,629x = 136,371 × 136,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,629x = 18,597,049,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,597,049,641/85,629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,181.67
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