Finding the Third Proportional to 84,832 and 184,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,832 and 184,244 is: 400,153.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,832 : 184,244 = 184,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,832/184,244 = 184,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,832x = 184,244 × 184,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,832x = 33,945,851,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,945,851,536/84,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,153.85
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