Finding the Third Proportional to 81,272 and 177,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,272 and 177,328 is: 386,913.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,272 : 177,328 = 177,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,272/177,328 = 177,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,272x = 177,328 × 177,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,272x = 31,445,219,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,445,219,584/81,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,913.32
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