Finding the Third Proportional to 81,381 and 184,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,381 and 184,029 is: 416,149.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,381 : 184,029 = 184,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,381/184,029 = 184,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,381x = 184,029 × 184,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,381x = 33,866,672,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,866,672,841/81,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,149.63
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