Finding the Third Proportional to 84,664 and 180,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,664 and 180,984 is: 386,884.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,664 : 180,984 = 180,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,664/180,984 = 180,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,664x = 180,984 × 180,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,664x = 32,755,208,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,755,208,256/84,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,884.72
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