Finding the Third Proportional to 81,399 and 169,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,399 and 169,035 is: 351,021.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,399 : 169,035 = 169,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,399/169,035 = 169,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,399x = 169,035 × 169,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,399x = 28,572,831,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,572,831,225/81,399 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,021.89
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