Finding the Third Proportional to 84,892 and 176,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,892 and 176,760 is: 368,045.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,892 : 176,760 = 176,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,892/176,760 = 176,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,892x = 176,760 × 176,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,892x = 31,244,097,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,244,097,600/84,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,045.25
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