Finding the Third Proportional to 81,504 and 174,952.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,504 and 174,952.13 is: 375,542.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,504 : 174,952.13 = 174,952.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,504/174,952.13 = 174,952.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,504x = 174,952.13 × 174,952.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,504x = 30,608,246,042.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,608,246,042.02/81,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,542.87
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