Finding the Third Proportional to 82,128 and 176,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,128 and 176,532 is: 379,450.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,128 : 176,532 = 176,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,128/176,532 = 176,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,128x = 176,532 × 176,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,128x = 31,163,547,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,163,547,024/82,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,450.94
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