Finding the Third Proportional to 82,110 and 176,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,110 and 176,883 is: 381,044.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,110 : 176,883 = 176,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,110/176,883 = 176,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,110x = 176,883 × 176,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,110x = 31,287,595,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,287,595,689/82,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,044.89
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