Finding the Third Proportional to 84,626 and 182,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,626 and 182,477 is: 393,470.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,626 : 182,477 = 182,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,626/182,477 = 182,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,626x = 182,477 × 182,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,626x = 33,297,855,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,297,855,529/84,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,470.75
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