Finding the Third Proportional to 85,618 and 182,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,618 and 182,316 is: 388,225.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,618 : 182,316 = 182,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,618/182,316 = 182,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,618x = 182,316 × 182,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,618x = 33,239,123,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,239,123,856/85,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,225.89
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