Finding the Third Proportional to 81,198 and 177,151.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,198 and 177,151.25 is: 386,494.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,198 : 177,151.25 = 177,151.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,198/177,151.25 = 177,151.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,198x = 177,151.25 × 177,151.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,198x = 31,382,565,376.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,382,565,376.56/81,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,494.31
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