Finding the Third Proportional to 85,755 and 186,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,755 and 186,342 is: 404,913.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,755 : 186,342 = 186,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,755/186,342 = 186,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,755x = 186,342 × 186,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,755x = 34,723,340,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,723,340,964/85,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,913.31
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