Finding the Third Proportional to 81,812 and 175,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,812 and 175,288 is: 375,566.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,812 : 175,288 = 175,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,812/175,288 = 175,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,812x = 175,288 × 175,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,812x = 30,725,882,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,725,882,944/81,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,566.95
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