Finding the Third Proportional to 85,096 and 181,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,096 and 181,776 is: 388,296.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,096 : 181,776 = 181,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,096/181,776 = 181,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,096x = 181,776 × 181,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,096x = 33,042,514,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,042,514,176/85,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,296.91
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