Finding the Third Proportional to 81,750 and 169,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,750 and 169,356 is: 350,843.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,750 : 169,356 = 169,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,750/169,356 = 169,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,750x = 169,356 × 169,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,750x = 28,681,454,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,681,454,736/81,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,843.48
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