Finding the Third Proportional to 85,113 and 185,143.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,113 and 185,143.50 is: 402,736.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,113 : 185,143.50 = 185,143.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,113/185,143.50 = 185,143.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,113x = 185,143.50 × 185,143.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,113x = 34,278,115,592.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,278,115,592.25/85,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,736.55
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