Finding the Third Proportional to 82,218 and 176,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,218 and 176,910 is: 380,660.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,218 : 176,910 = 176,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,218/176,910 = 176,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,218x = 176,910 × 176,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,218x = 31,297,148,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,297,148,100/82,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,660.54
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