Finding the Third Proportional to 85,374 and 184,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,374 and 184,424 is: 398,390.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,374 : 184,424 = 184,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,374/184,424 = 184,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,374x = 184,424 × 184,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,374x = 34,012,211,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,012,211,776/85,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,390.75
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