Finding the Third Proportional to 84,564 and 184,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,564 and 184,194 is: 401,204.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,564 : 184,194 = 184,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,564/184,194 = 184,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,564x = 184,194 × 184,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,564x = 33,927,429,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,927,429,636/84,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,204.17
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