Finding the Third Proportional to 84,800 and 184,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,800 and 184,180 is: 400,026.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,800 : 184,180 = 184,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,800/184,180 = 184,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,800x = 184,180 × 184,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,800x = 33,922,272,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,922,272,400/84,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,026.80
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