Finding the Third Proportional to 85,016 and 186,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,016 and 186,808 is: 410,478.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,016 : 186,808 = 186,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,016/186,808 = 186,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,016x = 186,808 × 186,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,016x = 34,897,228,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,897,228,864/85,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,478.37
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