Finding the Third Proportional to 81,798 and 175,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,798 and 175,251 is: 375,472.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,798 : 175,251 = 175,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,798/175,251 = 175,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,798x = 175,251 × 175,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,798x = 30,712,913,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,712,913,001/81,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,472.66
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