Finding the Third Proportional to 84,676 and 183,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,676 and 183,944 is: 399,586.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,676 : 183,944 = 183,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,676/183,944 = 183,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,676x = 183,944 × 183,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,676x = 33,835,395,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,835,395,136/84,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,586.60
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