Finding the Third Proportional to 85,054.50 and 182,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,054.50 and 182,745 is: 392,639.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,054.50 : 182,745 = 182,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,054.50/182,745 = 182,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,054.50x = 182,745 × 182,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,054.50x = 33,395,735,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,395,735,025/85,054.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,639.25
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