Finding the Third Proportional to 84,220 and 181,953.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,220 and 181,953.50 is: 393,102.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,220 : 181,953.50 = 181,953.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,220/181,953.50 = 181,953.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,220x = 181,953.50 × 181,953.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,220x = 33,107,076,162.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,107,076,162.25/84,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,102.31
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