Finding the Third Proportional to 85,114 and 184,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,114 and 184,972 is: 401,986.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,114 : 184,972 = 184,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,114/184,972 = 184,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,114x = 184,972 × 184,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,114x = 34,214,640,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,214,640,784/85,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,986.05
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