Finding the Third Proportional to 86,202 and 133,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,202 and 133,137 is: 205,627.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,202 : 133,137 = 133,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,202/133,137 = 133,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,202x = 133,137 × 133,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,202x = 17,725,460,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,725,460,769/86,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,627.02
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