Finding the Third Proportional to 83,106 and 181,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,106 and 181,791 is: 397,660.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,106 : 181,791 = 181,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,106/181,791 = 181,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,106x = 181,791 × 181,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,106x = 33,047,967,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,047,967,681/83,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,660.43
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