Finding the Third Proportional to 84,306 and 176,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,306 and 176,406 is: 369,120.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,306 : 176,406 = 176,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,306/176,406 = 176,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,306x = 176,406 × 176,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,306x = 31,119,076,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,119,076,836/84,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,120.55
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