Finding the Third Proportional to 81,325 and 176,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,325 and 176,224 is: 381,861.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,325 : 176,224 = 176,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,325/176,224 = 176,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,325x = 176,224 × 176,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,325x = 31,054,898,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,054,898,176/81,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,861.64
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