Finding the Third Proportional to 84,128 and 179,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,128 and 179,929 is: 384,823.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,128 : 179,929 = 179,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,128/179,929 = 179,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,128x = 179,929 × 179,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,128x = 32,374,445,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,374,445,041/84,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,823.66
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