Finding the Third Proportional to 82,190 and 117,453
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,190 and 117,453 is: 167,845.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,190 : 117,453 = 117,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,190/117,453 = 117,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,190x = 117,453 × 117,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,190x = 13,795,207,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,795,207,209/82,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,845.32
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