Finding the Third Proportional to 85,882 and 129,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,882 and 129,765 is: 196,070.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,882 : 129,765 = 129,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,882/129,765 = 129,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,882x = 129,765 × 129,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,882x = 16,838,955,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,838,955,225/85,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,070.83
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