Finding the Third Proportional to 81,162 and 177,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,162 and 177,087 is: 386,385.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,162 : 177,087 = 177,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,162/177,087 = 177,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,162x = 177,087 × 177,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,162x = 31,359,805,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,359,805,569/81,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,385.32
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