Finding the Third Proportional to 81,334 and 176,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,334 and 176,240 is: 381,888.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,334 : 176,240 = 176,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,334/176,240 = 176,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,334x = 176,240 × 176,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,334x = 31,060,537,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,060,537,600/81,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,888.73
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