Finding the Third Proportional to 85,882 and 136,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,882 and 136,287 is: 216,275.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,882 : 136,287 = 136,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,882/136,287 = 136,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,882x = 136,287 × 136,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,882x = 18,574,146,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,574,146,369/85,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,275.20
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