Finding the Third Proportional to 81,778 and 176,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,778 and 176,452 is: 380,729.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,778 : 176,452 = 176,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,778/176,452 = 176,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,778x = 176,452 × 176,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,778x = 31,135,308,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,135,308,304/81,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,729.64
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