Finding the Third Proportional to 81,173 and 179,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,173 and 179,863 is: 398,540.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,173 : 179,863 = 179,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,173/179,863 = 179,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,173x = 179,863 × 179,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,173x = 32,350,698,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,350,698,769/81,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,540.14
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