Finding the Third Proportional to 84,904 and 184,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,904 and 184,549 is: 401,139.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,904 : 184,549 = 184,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,904/184,549 = 184,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,904x = 184,549 × 184,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,904x = 34,058,333,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,058,333,401/84,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,139.33
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