Finding the Third Proportional to 81,242 and 177,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,242 and 177,388 is: 387,318.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,242 : 177,388 = 177,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,242/177,388 = 177,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,242x = 177,388 × 177,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,242x = 31,466,502,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,466,502,544/81,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,318.17
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