Finding the Third Proportional to 85,178 and 181,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,178 and 181,282 is: 385,817.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,178 : 181,282 = 181,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,178/181,282 = 181,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,178x = 181,282 × 181,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,178x = 32,863,163,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,863,163,524/85,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,817.51
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