Finding the Third Proportional to 85,163 and 175,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,163 and 175,793 is: 362,870.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,163 : 175,793 = 175,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,163/175,793 = 175,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,163x = 175,793 × 175,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,163x = 30,903,178,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,903,178,849/85,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,870.95
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