Finding the Third Proportional to 85,874 and 183,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,874 and 183,076 is: 390,302.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,874 : 183,076 = 183,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,874/183,076 = 183,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,874x = 183,076 × 183,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,874x = 33,516,821,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,516,821,776/85,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,302.32
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