Finding the Third Proportional to 85,572 and 187,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,572 and 187,728 is: 411,838.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,572 : 187,728 = 187,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,572/187,728 = 187,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,572x = 187,728 × 187,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,572x = 35,241,801,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,241,801,984/85,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,838.01
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