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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,465 and 183,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,465 and 183,631 is: 399,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,465 : 183,631 = 183,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,465/183,631 = 183,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,465x = 183,631 × 183,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,465x = 33,720,344,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,720,344,161/84,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,222.69

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