Finding the Third Proportional to 85,766 and 132,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,766 and 132,537 is: 204,813.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,766 : 132,537 = 132,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,766/132,537 = 132,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,766x = 132,537 × 132,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,766x = 17,566,056,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,566,056,369/85,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,813.75
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