Finding the Third Proportional to 81,972 and 177,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,972 and 177,552 is: 384,579.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,972 : 177,552 = 177,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,972/177,552 = 177,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,972x = 177,552 × 177,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,972x = 31,524,712,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,524,712,704/81,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,579.04
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