Finding the Third Proportional to 81,033 and 168,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,033 and 168,519 is: 350,457.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,033 : 168,519 = 168,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,033/168,519 = 168,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,033x = 168,519 × 168,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,033x = 28,398,653,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,398,653,361/81,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,457.88
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