Finding the Third Proportional to 84,746 and 184,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,746 and 184,246 is: 400,568.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,746 : 184,246 = 184,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,746/184,246 = 184,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,746x = 184,246 × 184,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,746x = 33,946,588,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,946,588,516/84,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,568.62
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