Finding the Third Proportional to 85,330 and 186,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,330 and 186,212 is: 406,362.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,330 : 186,212 = 186,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,330/186,212 = 186,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,330x = 186,212 × 186,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,330x = 34,674,908,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,674,908,944/85,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,362.46
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