Finding the Third Proportional to 84,846 and 184,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,846 and 184,438 is: 400,930.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,846 : 184,438 = 184,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,846/184,438 = 184,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,846x = 184,438 × 184,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,846x = 34,017,375,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,017,375,844/84,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,930.81
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