Finding the Third Proportional to 82,791 and 163,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,791 and 163,071 is: 321,196.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,791 : 163,071 = 163,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,791/163,071 = 163,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,791x = 163,071 × 163,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,791x = 26,592,151,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,592,151,041/82,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,196.16
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