Finding the Third Proportional to 82,054.50 and 176,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,054.50 and 176,583 is: 380,010.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,054.50 : 176,583 = 176,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,054.50/176,583 = 176,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,054.50x = 176,583 × 176,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,054.50x = 31,181,555,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,181,555,889/82,054.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,010.31
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