Finding the Third Proportional to 84,952 and 184,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,952 and 184,672 is: 401,447.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,952 : 184,672 = 184,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,952/184,672 = 184,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,952x = 184,672 × 184,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,952x = 34,103,747,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,103,747,584/84,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,447.26
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