Finding the Third Proportional to 84,784 and 182,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,784 and 182,690 is: 393,654.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,784 : 182,690 = 182,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,784/182,690 = 182,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,784x = 182,690 × 182,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,784x = 33,375,636,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,375,636,100/84,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,654.89
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