Finding the Third Proportional to 82,092 and 176,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,092 and 176,740 is: 380,512.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,092 : 176,740 = 176,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,092/176,740 = 176,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,092x = 176,740 × 176,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,092x = 31,237,027,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,237,027,600/82,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,512.44
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