Finding the Third Proportional to 79,984 and 185,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,984 and 185,165 is: 428,661.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,984 : 185,165 = 185,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,984/185,165 = 185,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,984x = 185,165 × 185,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,984x = 34,286,077,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,286,077,225/79,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,661.70
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