Finding the Third Proportional to 84,264 and 194,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,264 and 194,580 is: 449,318.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,264 : 194,580 = 194,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,264/194,580 = 194,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,264x = 194,580 × 194,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,264x = 37,861,376,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,861,376,400/84,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,318.53
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