Finding the Third Proportional to 84,150 and 181,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,150 and 181,422 is: 391,134.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,150 : 181,422 = 181,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,150/181,422 = 181,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,150x = 181,422 × 181,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,150x = 32,913,942,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,913,942,084/84,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,134.19
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