Finding the Third Proportional to 81,745 and 173,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,745 and 173,879 is: 369,856.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,745 : 173,879 = 173,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,745/173,879 = 173,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,745x = 173,879 × 173,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,745x = 30,233,906,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,233,906,641/81,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,856.34
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