Finding the Third Proportional to 81,358 and 175,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,358 and 175,875 is: 380,196.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,358 : 175,875 = 175,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,358/175,875 = 175,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,358x = 175,875 × 175,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,358x = 30,932,015,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,932,015,625/81,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,196.36
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