Finding the Third Proportional to 85,241 and 187,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,241 and 187,101 is: 410,680.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,241 : 187,101 = 187,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,241/187,101 = 187,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,241x = 187,101 × 187,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,241x = 35,006,784,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,006,784,201/85,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,680.12
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