Finding the Third Proportional to 81,613 and 175,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,613 and 175,670 is: 378,125.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,613 : 175,670 = 175,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,613/175,670 = 175,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,613x = 175,670 × 175,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,613x = 30,859,948,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,859,948,900/81,613 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,125.41
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