Finding the Third Proportional to 81,614 and 170,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,614 and 170,610 is: 356,651.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,614 : 170,610 = 170,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,614/170,610 = 170,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,614x = 170,610 × 170,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,614x = 29,107,772,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,107,772,100/81,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,651.70
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