Finding the Third Proportional to 84,440 and 113,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,440 and 113,676 is: 153,034.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,440 : 113,676 = 113,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,440/113,676 = 113,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,440x = 113,676 × 113,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,440x = 12,922,232,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,922,232,976/84,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,034.50
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