Finding the Third Proportional to 85,331 and 183,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,331 and 183,744 is: 395,657.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,331 : 183,744 = 183,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,331/183,744 = 183,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,331x = 183,744 × 183,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,331x = 33,761,857,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,761,857,536/85,331 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,657.59
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