Finding the Third Proportional to 82,446 and 176,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,446 and 176,574 is: 378,167.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,446 : 176,574 = 176,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,446/176,574 = 176,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,446x = 176,574 × 176,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,446x = 31,178,377,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,178,377,476/82,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,167.25
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