Finding the Third Proportional to 84,730 and 181,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,730 and 181,692 is: 389,613.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,730 : 181,692 = 181,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,730/181,692 = 181,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,730x = 181,692 × 181,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,730x = 33,011,982,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,011,982,864/84,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,613.87
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