Finding the Third Proportional to 84,218 and 180,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,218 and 180,106 is: 385,169.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,218 : 180,106 = 180,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,218/180,106 = 180,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,218x = 180,106 × 180,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,218x = 32,438,171,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,438,171,236/84,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,169.10
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