Finding the Third Proportional to 84,565 and 185,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,565 and 185,870 is: 408,533.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,565 : 185,870 = 185,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,565/185,870 = 185,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,565x = 185,870 × 185,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,565x = 34,547,656,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,547,656,900/84,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,533.75
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