Finding the Third Proportional to 81,918 and 179,896.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,918 and 179,896.50 is: 395,062.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,918 : 179,896.50 = 179,896.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,918/179,896.50 = 179,896.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,918x = 179,896.50 × 179,896.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,918x = 32,362,750,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,362,750,712.25/81,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,062.75
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