Finding the Third Proportional to 81,416 and 176,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,416 and 176,758 is: 383,750.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,416 : 176,758 = 176,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,416/176,758 = 176,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,416x = 176,758 × 176,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,416x = 31,243,390,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,243,390,564/81,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,750.01
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