Finding the Third Proportional to 84,750 and 184,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,750 and 184,068 is: 399,776.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,750 : 184,068 = 184,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,750/184,068 = 184,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,750x = 184,068 × 184,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,750x = 33,881,028,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,881,028,624/84,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,776.15
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