Finding the Third Proportional to 81,773 and 176,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,773 and 176,449 is: 380,739.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,773 : 176,449 = 176,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,773/176,449 = 176,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,773x = 176,449 × 176,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,773x = 31,134,249,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,134,249,601/81,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,739.97
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