Finding the Third Proportional to 84,736 and 180,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,736 and 180,730 is: 385,471.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,736 : 180,730 = 180,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,736/180,730 = 180,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,736x = 180,730 × 180,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,736x = 32,663,332,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,663,332,900/84,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,471.73
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