Finding the Third Proportional to 81,126 and 173,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,126 and 173,718 is: 371,988.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,126 : 173,718 = 173,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,126/173,718 = 173,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,126x = 173,718 × 173,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,126x = 30,177,943,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,177,943,524/81,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,988.56
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