Finding the Third Proportional to 83,387 and 185,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,387 and 185,425 is: 412,323.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,387 : 185,425 = 185,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,387/185,425 = 185,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,387x = 185,425 × 185,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,387x = 34,382,430,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,382,430,625/83,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,323.63
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