Finding the Third Proportional to 81,907 and 178,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,907 and 178,968 is: 391,047.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,907 : 178,968 = 178,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,907/178,968 = 178,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,907x = 178,968 × 178,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,907x = 32,029,545,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,029,545,024/81,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,047.71
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