Finding the Third Proportional to 83,893 and 184,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,893 and 184,364 is: 405,159.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,893 : 184,364 = 184,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,893/184,364 = 184,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,893x = 184,364 × 184,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,893x = 33,990,084,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,990,084,496/83,893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,159.96
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