Finding the Third Proportional to 81,063 and 176,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,063 and 176,742 is: 385,351.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,063 : 176,742 = 176,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,063/176,742 = 176,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,063x = 176,742 × 176,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,063x = 31,237,734,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,237,734,564/81,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,351.33
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