Finding the Third Proportional to 81,280 and 173,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,280 and 173,832 is: 371,771.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,280 : 173,832 = 173,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,280/173,832 = 173,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,280x = 173,832 × 173,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,280x = 30,217,564,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,217,564,224/81,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,771.21
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