Finding the Third Proportional to 84,932 and 182,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,932 and 182,392 is: 391,687.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,932 : 182,392 = 182,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,932/182,392 = 182,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,932x = 182,392 × 182,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,932x = 33,266,841,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,266,841,664/84,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,687.96
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