Finding the Third Proportional to 83,106 and 171,112.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,106 and 171,112.50 is: 352,314.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,106 : 171,112.50 = 171,112.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,106/171,112.50 = 171,112.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,106x = 171,112.50 × 171,112.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,106x = 29,279,487,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,279,487,656.25/83,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,314.97
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