Finding the Third Proportional to 85,878 and 183,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,878 and 183,166 is: 390,667.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,878 : 183,166 = 183,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,878/183,166 = 183,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,878x = 183,166 × 183,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,878x = 33,549,783,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,549,783,556/85,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,667.97
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