Finding the Third Proportional to 84,512 and 177,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,512 and 177,163 is: 371,387.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,512 : 177,163 = 177,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,512/177,163 = 177,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,512x = 177,163 × 177,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,512x = 31,386,728,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,386,728,569/84,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,387.83
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