Finding the Third Proportional to 81,210 and 180,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,210 and 180,874 is: 402,849.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,210 : 180,874 = 180,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,210/180,874 = 180,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,210x = 180,874 × 180,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,210x = 32,715,403,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,715,403,876/81,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,849.45
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