Finding the Third Proportional to 85,990 and 182,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,990 and 182,425 is: 387,008.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,990 : 182,425 = 182,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,990/182,425 = 182,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,990x = 182,425 × 182,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,990x = 33,278,880,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,278,880,625/85,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,008.73
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