Finding the Third Proportional to 85,818 and 132,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,818 and 132,879 is: 205,747.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,818 : 132,879 = 132,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,818/132,879 = 132,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,818x = 132,879 × 132,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,818x = 17,656,828,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,656,828,641/85,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,747.38
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