Finding the Third Proportional to 85,183 and 187,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,183 and 187,497 is: 412,701.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,183 : 187,497 = 187,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,183/187,497 = 187,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,183x = 187,497 × 187,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,183x = 35,155,125,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,155,125,009/85,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,701.18
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