Finding the Third Proportional to 84,906 and 179,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,906 and 179,104 is: 377,808.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,906 : 179,104 = 179,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,906/179,104 = 179,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,906x = 179,104 × 179,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,906x = 32,078,242,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,078,242,816/84,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,808.90
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