Finding the Third Proportional to 81,650 and 177,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,650 and 177,880 is: 387,523.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,650 : 177,880 = 177,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,650/177,880 = 177,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,650x = 177,880 × 177,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,650x = 31,641,294,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,641,294,400/81,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,523.51
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