Finding the Third Proportional to 81,715 and 193,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,715 and 193,206 is: 456,814.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,715 : 193,206 = 193,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,715/193,206 = 193,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,715x = 193,206 × 193,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,715x = 37,328,558,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,328,558,436/81,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,814.03
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