Finding the Third Proportional to 84,076 and 180,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,076 and 180,908 is: 389,263.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,076 : 180,908 = 180,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,076/180,908 = 180,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,076x = 180,908 × 180,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,076x = 32,727,704,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,727,704,464/84,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,263.34
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