Finding the Third Proportional to 84,692 and 180,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,692 and 180,632 is: 385,253.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,692 : 180,632 = 180,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,692/180,632 = 180,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,692x = 180,632 × 180,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,692x = 32,627,919,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,627,919,424/84,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,253.85
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