Finding the Third Proportional to 81,108 and 173,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,108 and 173,425 is: 370,817.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,108 : 173,425 = 173,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,108/173,425 = 173,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,108x = 173,425 × 173,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,108x = 30,076,230,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,076,230,625/81,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,817.07
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