Finding the Third Proportional to 85,246 and 179,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,246 and 179,480 is: 377,883.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,246 : 179,480 = 179,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,246/179,480 = 179,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,246x = 179,480 × 179,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,246x = 32,213,070,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,213,070,400/85,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,883.66
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