Finding the Third Proportional to 81,620 and 170,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,620 and 170,622 is: 356,675.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,620 : 170,622 = 170,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,620/170,622 = 170,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,620x = 170,622 × 170,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,620x = 29,111,866,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,111,866,884/81,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,675.65
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