Finding the Third Proportional to 84,504 and 183,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,504 and 183,723 is: 399,438.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,504 : 183,723 = 183,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,504/183,723 = 183,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,504x = 183,723 × 183,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,504x = 33,754,140,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,754,140,729/84,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,438.38
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