Finding the Third Proportional to 85,056 and 198,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,056 and 198,666 is: 464,025.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,056 : 198,666 = 198,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,056/198,666 = 198,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,056x = 198,666 × 198,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,056x = 39,468,179,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,468,179,556/85,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,025.81
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