Finding the Third Proportional to 84,136 and 181,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,136 and 181,388 is: 391,052.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,136 : 181,388 = 181,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,136/181,388 = 181,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,136x = 181,388 × 181,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,136x = 32,901,606,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,901,606,544/84,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,052.66
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