Finding the Third Proportional to 84,295 and 180,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,295 and 180,613 is: 386,986.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,295 : 180,613 = 180,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,295/180,613 = 180,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,295x = 180,613 × 180,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,295x = 32,621,055,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,621,055,769/84,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,986.84
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