Finding the Third Proportional to 84,992 and 183,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,992 and 183,352 is: 395,542.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,992 : 183,352 = 183,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,992/183,352 = 183,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,992x = 183,352 × 183,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,992x = 33,617,955,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,617,955,904/84,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,542.59
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