Finding the Third Proportional to 81,810 and 176,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,810 and 176,508 is: 380,822.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,810 : 176,508 = 176,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,810/176,508 = 176,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,810x = 176,508 × 176,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,810x = 31,155,074,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,155,074,064/81,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,822.32
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