Finding the Third Proportional to 81,588 and 172,963.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,588 and 172,963.50 is: 366,676.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,588 : 172,963.50 = 172,963.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,588/172,963.50 = 172,963.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,588x = 172,963.50 × 172,963.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,588x = 29,916,372,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,916,372,332.25/81,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,676.13
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