Finding the Third Proportional to 82,329 and 167,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,329 and 167,574 is: 341,083.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,329 : 167,574 = 167,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,329/167,574 = 167,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,329x = 167,574 × 167,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,329x = 28,081,045,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,081,045,476/82,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,083.28
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