Finding the Third Proportional to 84,180 and 184,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,180 and 184,965 is: 406,415.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,180 : 184,965 = 184,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,180/184,965 = 184,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,180x = 184,965 × 184,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,180x = 34,212,051,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,212,051,225/84,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,415.43
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