Finding the Third Proportional to 82,232 and 176,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,232 and 176,125 is: 377,225.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,232 : 176,125 = 176,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,232/176,125 = 176,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,232x = 176,125 × 176,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,232x = 31,020,015,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,020,015,625/82,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,225.60
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