Finding the Third Proportional to 85,886 and 131,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,886 and 131,391 is: 201,005.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,886 : 131,391 = 131,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,886/131,391 = 131,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,886x = 131,391 × 131,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,886x = 17,263,594,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,263,594,881/85,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,005.93
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