Finding the Third Proportional to 85,053 and 177,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,053 and 177,102 is: 368,771.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,053 : 177,102 = 177,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,053/177,102 = 177,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,053x = 177,102 × 177,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,053x = 31,365,118,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,365,118,404/85,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,771.45
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