Finding the Third Proportional to 84,592 and 183,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,592 and 183,770 is: 399,227.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,592 : 183,770 = 183,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,592/183,770 = 183,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,592x = 183,770 × 183,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,592x = 33,771,412,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,771,412,900/84,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,227.03
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