Finding the Third Proportional to 85,176 and 185,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,176 and 185,266 is: 402,971.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,176 : 185,266 = 185,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,176/185,266 = 185,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,176x = 185,266 × 185,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,176x = 34,323,490,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,323,490,756/85,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,971.39
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