Finding the Third Proportional to 84,508 and 179,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,508 and 179,382 is: 380,767.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,508 : 179,382 = 179,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,508/179,382 = 179,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,508x = 179,382 × 179,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,508x = 32,177,901,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,177,901,924/84,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,767.52
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