Finding the Third Proportional to 85,713 and 125,218.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,713 and 125,218.50 is: 182,932.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,713 : 125,218.50 = 125,218.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,713/125,218.50 = 125,218.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,713x = 125,218.50 × 125,218.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,713x = 15,679,672,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,679,672,742.25/85,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,932.26
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