Finding the Third Proportional to 85,791 and 129,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,791 and 129,317 is: 194,925.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,791 : 129,317 = 129,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,791/129,317 = 129,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,791x = 129,317 × 129,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,791x = 16,722,886,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,722,886,489/85,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,925.88
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