Finding the Third Proportional to 85,842 and 185,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,842 and 185,975 is: 402,911.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,842 : 185,975 = 185,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,842/185,975 = 185,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,842x = 185,975 × 185,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,842x = 34,586,700,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,586,700,625/85,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,911.17
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