Finding the Third Proportional to 84,624 and 183,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,624 and 183,822 is: 399,301.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,624 : 183,822 = 183,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,624/183,822 = 183,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,624x = 183,822 × 183,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,624x = 33,790,527,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,790,527,684/84,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,301.94
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