Finding the Third Proportional to 81,696 and 174,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,696 and 174,476 is: 372,623.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,696 : 174,476 = 174,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,696/174,476 = 174,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,696x = 174,476 × 174,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,696x = 30,441,874,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,441,874,576/81,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,623.81
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