Finding the Third Proportional to 85,010 and 183,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,010 and 183,028 is: 394,062.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,010 : 183,028 = 183,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,010/183,028 = 183,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,010x = 183,028 × 183,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,010x = 33,499,248,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,499,248,784/85,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,062.45
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