Finding the Third Proportional to 84,080 and 184,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,080 and 184,540 is: 405,031.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,080 : 184,540 = 184,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,080/184,540 = 184,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,080x = 184,540 × 184,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,080x = 34,055,011,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,055,011,600/84,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,031.06
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