Finding the Third Proportional to 85,224 and 199,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,224 and 199,056 is: 464,931.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,224 : 199,056 = 199,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,224/199,056 = 199,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,224x = 199,056 × 199,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,224x = 39,623,291,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,623,291,136/85,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,931.14
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