Finding the Third Proportional to 81,993 and 170,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,993 and 170,979 is: 356,540.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,993 : 170,979 = 170,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,993/170,979 = 170,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,993x = 170,979 × 170,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,993x = 29,233,818,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,233,818,441/81,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,540.42
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