Finding the Third Proportional to 83,416 and 179,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,416 and 179,953 is: 388,211.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,416 : 179,953 = 179,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,416/179,953 = 179,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,416x = 179,953 × 179,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,416x = 32,383,082,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,383,082,209/83,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,211.88
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