Finding the Third Proportional to 81,427 and 179,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,427 and 179,418 is: 395,333.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,427 : 179,418 = 179,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,427/179,418 = 179,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,427x = 179,418 × 179,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,427x = 32,190,818,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,190,818,724/81,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,333.47
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