Finding the Third Proportional to 81,083 and 167,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,083 and 167,370 is: 345,482.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,083 : 167,370 = 167,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,083/167,370 = 167,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,083x = 167,370 × 167,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,083x = 28,012,716,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,012,716,900/81,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,482.00
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