Finding the Third Proportional to 83,108 and 181,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,108 and 181,795 is: 397,668.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,108 : 181,795 = 181,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,108/181,795 = 181,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,108x = 181,795 × 181,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,108x = 33,049,422,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,049,422,025/83,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,668.36
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