Finding the Third Proportional to 84,776 and 184,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,776 and 184,120 is: 399,879.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,776 : 184,120 = 184,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,776/184,120 = 184,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,776x = 184,120 × 184,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,776x = 33,900,174,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,900,174,400/84,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,879.38
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