Finding the Third Proportional to 85,904 and 128,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,904 and 128,454 is: 192,079.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,904 : 128,454 = 128,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,904/128,454 = 128,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,904x = 128,454 × 128,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,904x = 16,500,430,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,500,430,116/85,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,079.88
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