Finding the Third Proportional to 84,684 and 173,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,684 and 173,724 is: 356,384.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,684 : 173,724 = 173,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,684/173,724 = 173,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,684x = 173,724 × 173,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,684x = 30,180,028,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,180,028,176/84,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,384.07
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