Finding the Third Proportional to 83,565 and 175,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,565 and 175,329 is: 367,860.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,565 : 175,329 = 175,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,565/175,329 = 175,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,565x = 175,329 × 175,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,565x = 30,740,258,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,740,258,241/83,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,860.45
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