Finding the Third Proportional to 82,015 and 178,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,015 and 178,258 is: 387,440.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,015 : 178,258 = 178,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,015/178,258 = 178,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,015x = 178,258 × 178,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,015x = 31,775,914,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,775,914,564/82,015 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,440.28
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