Finding the Third Proportional to 84,704 and 180,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,704 and 180,364 is: 384,057.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,704 : 180,364 = 180,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,704/180,364 = 180,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,704x = 180,364 × 180,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,704x = 32,531,172,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,531,172,496/84,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,057.10
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