Finding the Third Proportional to 84,866 and 176,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,866 and 176,701 is: 367,912.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,866 : 176,701 = 176,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,866/176,701 = 176,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,866x = 176,701 × 176,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,866x = 31,223,243,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,223,243,401/84,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,912.28
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