Finding the Third Proportional to 81,129 and 178,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,129 and 178,242 is: 391,601.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,129 : 178,242 = 178,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,129/178,242 = 178,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,129x = 178,242 × 178,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,129x = 31,770,210,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,770,210,564/81,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,601.16
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