Finding the Third Proportional to 84,121 and 184,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,121 and 184,588 is: 405,044.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,121 : 184,588 = 184,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,121/184,588 = 184,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,121x = 184,588 × 184,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,121x = 34,072,729,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,072,729,744/84,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,044.28
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