Finding the Third Proportional to 84,408 and 180,115.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,408 and 180,115.75 is: 384,343.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,408 : 180,115.75 = 180,115.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,408/180,115.75 = 180,115.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,408x = 180,115.75 × 180,115.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,408x = 32,441,683,398.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,441,683,398.06/84,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,343.70
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