Finding the Third Proportional to 84,488 and 178,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,488 and 178,683 is: 377,895.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,488 : 178,683 = 178,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,488/178,683 = 178,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,488x = 178,683 × 178,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,488x = 31,927,614,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,927,614,489/84,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,895.26
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