Finding the Third Proportional to 81,070 and 189,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,070 and 189,356 is: 442,280.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,070 : 189,356 = 189,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,070/189,356 = 189,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,070x = 189,356 × 189,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,070x = 35,855,694,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,855,694,736/81,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,280.68
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