Finding the Third Proportional to 85,884 and 184,485
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,884 and 184,485 is: 396,287.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,884 : 184,485 = 184,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,884/184,485 = 184,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,884x = 184,485 × 184,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,884x = 34,034,715,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,034,715,225/85,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,287.03
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