Finding the Third Proportional to 85,094 and 180,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,094 and 180,948 is: 384,776.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,094 : 180,948 = 180,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,094/180,948 = 180,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,094x = 180,948 × 180,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,094x = 32,742,178,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,742,178,704/85,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,776.58
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