Finding the Third Proportional to 83,286 and 182,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,286 and 182,106 is: 398,177.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,286 : 182,106 = 182,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,286/182,106 = 182,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,286x = 182,106 × 182,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,286x = 33,162,595,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,162,595,236/83,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,177.31
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