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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,011 and 185,574

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,011 and 185,574 is: 405,097.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,011 : 185,574 = 185,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,011/185,574 = 185,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,011x = 185,574 × 185,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,011x = 34,437,709,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437,709,476/85,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,097.10

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