Finding the Third Proportional to 82,414 and 180,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,414 and 180,866 is: 396,929.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,414 : 180,866 = 180,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,414/180,866 = 180,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,414x = 180,866 × 180,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,414x = 32,712,509,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,712,509,956/82,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,929.04
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