Finding the Third Proportional to 81,351 and 167,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,351 and 167,724 is: 345,802.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,351 : 167,724 = 167,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,351/167,724 = 167,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,351x = 167,724 × 167,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,351x = 28,131,340,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,131,340,176/81,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,802.02
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