Finding the Third Proportional to 85,174 and 179,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,174 and 179,176 is: 376,922.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,174 : 179,176 = 179,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,174/179,176 = 179,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,174x = 179,176 × 179,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,174x = 32,104,038,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,104,038,976/85,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,922.99
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