Finding the Third Proportional to 85,861 and 126,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,861 and 126,305 is: 185,799.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,861 : 126,305 = 126,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,861/126,305 = 126,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,861x = 126,305 × 126,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,861x = 15,952,953,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,952,953,025/85,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,799.76
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