Finding the Third Proportional to 81,652 and 176,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,652 and 176,696 is: 382,372.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,652 : 176,696 = 176,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,652/176,696 = 176,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,652x = 176,696 × 176,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,652x = 31,221,476,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,221,476,416/81,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,372.46
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