Finding the Third Proportional to 84,304 and 176,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,304 and 176,402 is: 369,112.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,304 : 176,402 = 176,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,304/176,402 = 176,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,304x = 176,402 × 176,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,304x = 31,117,665,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,117,665,604/84,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,112.56
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