Finding the Third Proportional to 81,242 and 178,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,242 and 178,178 is: 390,775.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,242 : 178,178 = 178,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,242/178,178 = 178,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,242x = 178,178 × 178,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,242x = 31,747,399,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,747,399,684/81,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,775.70
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