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Finding the Third Proportional to 85,211 and 184,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 85,211 and 184,529 is: 399,607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85,211 : 184,529 = 184,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85,211/184,529 = 184,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85,211x = 184,529 × 184,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85,211x = 34,050,951,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,050,951,841/85,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,607.47

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