Finding the Third Proportional to 81,366 and 171,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,366 and 171,480 is: 361,396.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,366 : 171,480 = 171,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,366/171,480 = 171,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,366x = 171,480 × 171,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,366x = 29,405,390,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,405,390,400/81,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,396.53
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