Finding the Third Proportional to 81,048 and 176,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,048 and 176,281 is: 383,414.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,048 : 176,281 = 176,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,048/176,281 = 176,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,048x = 176,281 × 176,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,048x = 31,074,990,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,074,990,961/81,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,414.66
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