Finding the Third Proportional to 84,663 and 184,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,663 and 184,635 is: 402,656.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,663 : 184,635 = 184,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,663/184,635 = 184,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,663x = 184,635 × 184,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,663x = 34,090,083,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,090,083,225/84,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,656.22
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