Finding the Third Proportional to 85,214.25 and 184,533.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,214.25 and 184,533.75 is: 399,612.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,214.25 : 184,533.75 = 184,533.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,214.25/184,533.75 = 184,533.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,214.25x = 184,533.75 × 184,533.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,214.25x = 34,052,704,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,052,704,889.06/85,214.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,612.80
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