Finding the Third Proportional to 85,998 and 182,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,998 and 182,403 is: 386,879.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,998 : 182,403 = 182,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,998/182,403 = 182,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,998x = 182,403 × 182,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,998x = 33,270,854,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,270,854,409/85,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,879.40
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