Finding the Third Proportional to 81,998 and 178,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,998 and 178,212 is: 387,320.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,998 : 178,212 = 178,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,998/178,212 = 178,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,998x = 178,212 × 178,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,998x = 31,759,516,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,759,516,944/81,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,320.63
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