Finding the Third Proportional to 81,764 and 176,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,764 and 176,652 is: 381,658.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,764 : 176,652 = 176,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,764/176,652 = 176,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,764x = 176,652 × 176,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,764x = 31,205,929,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,205,929,104/81,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,658.54
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