Finding the Third Proportional to 84,447 and 118,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,447 and 118,773 is: 167,051.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,447 : 118,773 = 118,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,447/118,773 = 118,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,447x = 118,773 × 118,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,447x = 14,107,025,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,107,025,529/84,447 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,051.83
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