Finding the Third Proportional to 84,363.94 and 183,490.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,363.94 and 183,490.13 is: 399,087.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,363.94 : 183,490.13 = 183,490.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,363.94/183,490.13 = 183,490.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,363.94x = 183,490.13 × 183,490.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,363.94x = 33,668,625,972.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,668,625,972.52/84,363.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,087.89
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