Finding the Third Proportional to 85,220 and 183,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,220 and 183,522 is: 395,216.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,220 : 183,522 = 183,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,220/183,522 = 183,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,220x = 183,522 × 183,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,220x = 33,680,324,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,680,324,484/85,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,216.20
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