Finding the Third Proportional to 81,868 and 175,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,868 and 175,694 is: 377,050.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,868 : 175,694 = 175,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,868/175,694 = 175,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,868x = 175,694 × 175,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,868x = 30,868,381,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,868,381,636/81,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,050.64
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