Finding the Third Proportional to 84,182 and 181,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,182 and 181,484 is: 391,252.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,182 : 181,484 = 181,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,182/181,484 = 181,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,182x = 181,484 × 181,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,182x = 32,936,442,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,936,442,256/84,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,252.79
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