Finding the Third Proportional to 81,146 and 175,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,146 and 175,252 is: 378,493.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,146 : 175,252 = 175,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,146/175,252 = 175,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,146x = 175,252 × 175,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,146x = 30,713,263,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,713,263,504/81,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,493.87
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