Finding the Third Proportional to 85,112 and 183,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,112 and 183,040 is: 393,641.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,112 : 183,040 = 183,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,112/183,040 = 183,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,112x = 183,040 × 183,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,112x = 33,503,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,503,641,600/85,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,641.81
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