Finding the Third Proportional to 84,628 and 180,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,628 and 180,124 is: 383,379.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,628 : 180,124 = 180,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,628/180,124 = 180,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,628x = 180,124 × 180,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,628x = 32,444,655,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,444,655,376/84,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,379.68
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