Finding the Third Proportional to 83,292 and 176,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,292 and 176,244 is: 372,928.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,292 : 176,244 = 176,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,292/176,244 = 176,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,292x = 176,244 × 176,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,292x = 31,061,947,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,061,947,536/83,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,928.34
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