Finding the Third Proportional to 82,847 and 178,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,847 and 178,927 is: 386,433.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,847 : 178,927 = 178,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,847/178,927 = 178,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,847x = 178,927 × 178,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,847x = 32,014,871,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,014,871,329/82,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,433.68
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