Finding the Third Proportional to 84,750 and 186,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,750 and 186,524 is: 410,515.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,750 : 186,524 = 186,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,750/186,524 = 186,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,750x = 186,524 × 186,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,750x = 34,791,202,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,791,202,576/84,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,515.66
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