Finding the Third Proportional to 82,050 and 193,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,050 and 193,581 is: 456,716.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,050 : 193,581 = 193,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,050/193,581 = 193,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,050x = 193,581 × 193,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,050x = 37,473,603,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,473,603,561/82,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456,716.68
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