Finding the Third Proportional to 85,243 and 179,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,243 and 179,473 is: 377,867.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,243 : 179,473 = 179,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,243/179,473 = 179,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,243x = 179,473 × 179,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,243x = 32,210,557,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,210,557,729/85,243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,867.48
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