Finding the Third Proportional to 82,248 and 180,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,248 and 180,206 is: 394,832.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,248 : 180,206 = 180,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,248/180,206 = 180,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,248x = 180,206 × 180,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,248x = 32,474,202,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,474,202,436/82,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,832.73
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