Finding the Third Proportional to 82,237 and 176,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,237 and 176,134 is: 377,241.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,237 : 176,134 = 176,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,237/176,134 = 176,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,237x = 176,134 × 176,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,237x = 31,023,185,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,023,185,956/82,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,241.22
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