Finding the Third Proportional to 84,122 and 185,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,122 and 185,314 is: 408,231.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,122 : 185,314 = 185,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,122/185,314 = 185,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,122x = 185,314 × 185,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,122x = 34,341,278,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,341,278,596/84,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,231.84
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