Finding the Third Proportional to 85,728 and 185,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,728 and 185,712 is: 402,306.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,728 : 185,712 = 185,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,728/185,712 = 185,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,728x = 185,712 × 185,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,728x = 34,488,946,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,488,946,944/85,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,306.68
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