Finding the Third Proportional to 84,733 and 184,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,733 and 184,221 is: 400,521.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,733 : 184,221 = 184,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,733/184,221 = 184,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,733x = 184,221 × 184,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,733x = 33,937,376,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,937,376,841/84,733 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,521.37
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