Finding the Third Proportional to 85,107 and 182,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,107 and 182,848 is: 392,839.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,107 : 182,848 = 182,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,107/182,848 = 182,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,107x = 182,848 × 182,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,107x = 33,433,391,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,433,391,104/85,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,839.50
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