Finding the Third Proportional to 84,698 and 180,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,698 and 180,644 is: 385,277.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,698 : 180,644 = 180,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,698/180,644 = 180,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,698x = 180,644 × 180,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,698x = 32,632,254,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,632,254,736/84,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,277.75
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