Finding the Third Proportional to 84,033 and 177,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,033 and 177,246 is: 373,854.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,033 : 177,246 = 177,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,033/177,246 = 177,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,033x = 177,246 × 177,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,033x = 31,416,144,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,416,144,516/84,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,854.85
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