Finding the Third Proportional to 81,825 and 176,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,825 and 176,526 is: 380,830.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,825 : 176,526 = 176,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,825/176,526 = 176,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,825x = 176,526 × 176,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,825x = 31,161,428,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,161,428,676/81,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,830.17
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