Finding the Third Proportional to 84,222 and 180,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,222 and 180,114 is: 385,185.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,222 : 180,114 = 180,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,222/180,114 = 180,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,222x = 180,114 × 180,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,222x = 32,441,052,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,441,052,996/84,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,185.02
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