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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,156 and 184,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,156 and 184,712 is: 400,659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,156 : 184,712 = 184,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,156/184,712 = 184,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,156x = 184,712 × 184,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,156x = 34,118,522,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,118,522,944/85,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,659.06

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