Finding the Third Proportional to 84,920 and 183,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,920 and 183,680 is: 397,295.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,920 : 183,680 = 183,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,920/183,680 = 183,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,920x = 183,680 × 183,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,920x = 33,738,342,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,738,342,400/84,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,295.60
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