Finding the Third Proportional to 81,972 and 180,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,972 and 180,021 is: 395,349.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,972 : 180,021 = 180,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,972/180,021 = 180,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,972x = 180,021 × 180,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,972x = 32,407,560,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,407,560,441/81,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,349.15
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