Finding the Third Proportional to 84,614 and 184,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,614 and 184,407 is: 401,894.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,614 : 184,407 = 184,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,614/184,407 = 184,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,614x = 184,407 × 184,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,614x = 34,005,941,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,005,941,649/84,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,894.98
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