Finding the Third Proportional to 85,147 and 178,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,147 and 178,852 is: 375,680.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,147 : 178,852 = 178,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,147/178,852 = 178,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,147x = 178,852 × 178,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,147x = 31,988,037,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,988,037,904/85,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,680.15
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