Finding the Third Proportional to 84,815 and 184,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,815 and 184,384 is: 400,842.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,815 : 184,384 = 184,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,815/184,384 = 184,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,815x = 184,384 × 184,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,815x = 33,997,459,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,997,459,456/84,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,842.53
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