Finding the Third Proportional to 84,608 and 118,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,608 and 118,848 is: 166,944.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,608 : 118,848 = 118,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,608/118,848 = 118,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,608x = 118,848 × 118,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,608x = 14,124,847,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,124,847,104/84,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,944.58
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