Finding the Third Proportional to 81,630 and 178,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,630 and 178,767 is: 391,493.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,630 : 178,767 = 178,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,630/178,767 = 178,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,630x = 178,767 × 178,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,630x = 31,957,640,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,957,640,289/81,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,493.82
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