Finding the Third Proportional to 84,953 and 184,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,953 and 184,674 is: 401,451.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,953 : 184,674 = 184,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,953/184,674 = 184,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,953x = 184,674 × 184,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,953x = 34,104,486,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,104,486,276/84,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,451.23
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