Finding the Third Proportional to 84,092 and 183,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,092 and 183,952 is: 402,396.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,092 : 183,952 = 183,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,092/183,952 = 183,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,092x = 183,952 × 183,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,092x = 33,838,338,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,838,338,304/84,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,396.64
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