Finding the Third Proportional to 84,158 and 180,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,158 and 180,136 is: 385,572.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,158 : 180,136 = 180,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,158/180,136 = 180,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,158x = 180,136 × 180,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,158x = 32,448,978,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,448,978,496/84,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,572.12
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