Finding the Third Proportional to 85,702 and 185,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,702 and 185,660 is: 402,203.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,702 : 185,660 = 185,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,702/185,660 = 185,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,702x = 185,660 × 185,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,702x = 34,469,635,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,469,635,600/85,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,203.40
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