Finding the Third Proportional to 81,804 and 178,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,804 and 178,416 is: 389,128.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,804 : 178,416 = 178,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,804/178,416 = 178,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,804x = 178,416 × 178,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,804x = 31,832,269,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,832,269,056/81,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,128.52
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