Finding the Third Proportional to 81,610 and 179,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,610 and 179,257 is: 393,739.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,610 : 179,257 = 179,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,610/179,257 = 179,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,610x = 179,257 × 179,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,610x = 32,133,072,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,133,072,049/81,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,739.40
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