Finding the Third Proportional to 77,930 and 182,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,930 and 182,513 is: 427,447.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,930 : 182,513 = 182,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,930/182,513 = 182,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,930x = 182,513 × 182,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,930x = 33,310,995,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,310,995,169/77,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,447.65
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