Finding the Third Proportional to 81,440 and 175,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,440 and 175,192 is: 376,869.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,440 : 175,192 = 175,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,440/175,192 = 175,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,440x = 175,192 × 175,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,440x = 30,692,236,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,692,236,864/81,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,869.31
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