Finding the Third Proportional to 85,864 and 188,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,864 and 188,855 is: 415,380.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,864 : 188,855 = 188,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,864/188,855 = 188,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,864x = 188,855 × 188,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,864x = 35,666,211,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,666,211,025/85,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,380.26
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