Finding the Third Proportional to 84,642 and 180,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,642 and 180,945 is: 386,818.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,642 : 180,945 = 180,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,642/180,945 = 180,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,642x = 180,945 × 180,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,642x = 32,741,093,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,741,093,025/84,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,818.52
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