Finding the Third Proportional to 84,744 and 182,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,744 and 182,814 is: 394,375.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,744 : 182,814 = 182,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,744/182,814 = 182,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,744x = 182,814 × 182,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,744x = 33,420,958,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,420,958,596/84,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,375.51
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