Finding the Third Proportional to 85,655 and 130,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,655 and 130,506 is: 198,842.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,655 : 130,506 = 130,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,655/130,506 = 130,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,655x = 130,506 × 130,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,655x = 17,031,816,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,031,816,036/85,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,842.05
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