Finding the Third Proportional to 82,160 and 168,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,160 and 168,214 is: 344,400.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,160 : 168,214 = 168,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,160/168,214 = 168,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,160x = 168,214 × 168,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,160x = 28,295,949,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,295,949,796/82,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,400.56
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