Finding the Third Proportional to 84,888 and 186,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,888 and 186,624 is: 410,287.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,888 : 186,624 = 186,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,888/186,624 = 186,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,888x = 186,624 × 186,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,888x = 34,828,517,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,828,517,376/84,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,287.88
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