Finding the Third Proportional to 81,291 and 171,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,291 and 171,438 is: 361,552.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,291 : 171,438 = 171,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,291/171,438 = 171,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,291x = 171,438 × 171,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,291x = 29,390,987,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,390,987,844/81,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,552.79
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