Finding the Third Proportional to 84,261 and 182,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,261 and 182,007 is: 393,142.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,261 : 182,007 = 182,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,261/182,007 = 182,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,261x = 182,007 × 182,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,261x = 33,126,548,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,126,548,049/84,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,142.12
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