Finding the Third Proportional to 81,990 and 170,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,990 and 170,973 is: 356,528.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,990 : 170,973 = 170,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,990/170,973 = 170,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,990x = 170,973 × 170,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,990x = 29,231,766,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,231,766,729/81,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,528.44
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