Finding the Third Proportional to 84,468 and 182,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,468 and 182,034 is: 392,295.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,468 : 182,034 = 182,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,468/182,034 = 182,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,468x = 182,034 × 182,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,468x = 33,136,377,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,136,377,156/84,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,295.04
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