Finding the Third Proportional to 82,255 and 179,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,255 and 179,387 is: 391,218.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,255 : 179,387 = 179,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,255/179,387 = 179,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,255x = 179,387 × 179,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,255x = 32,179,695,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,179,695,769/82,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,218.72
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