Finding the Third Proportional to 81,794 and 167,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,794 and 167,028 is: 341,080.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,794 : 167,028 = 167,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,794/167,028 = 167,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,794x = 167,028 × 167,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,794x = 27,898,352,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,898,352,784/81,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,080.68
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