Finding the Third Proportional to 85,954 and 131,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,954 and 131,402 is: 200,880.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,954 : 131,402 = 131,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,954/131,402 = 131,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,954x = 131,402 × 131,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,954x = 17,266,485,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,266,485,604/85,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,880.54
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