Finding the Third Proportional to 84,898 and 182,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,898 and 182,840 is: 393,772.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,898 : 182,840 = 182,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,898/182,840 = 182,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,898x = 182,840 × 182,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,898x = 33,430,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,430,465,600/84,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,772.12
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