Finding the Third Proportional to 83,764 and 182,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,764 and 182,324 is: 396,853.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,764 : 182,324 = 182,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,764/182,324 = 182,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,764x = 182,324 × 182,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,764x = 33,242,040,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,242,040,976/83,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,853.55
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