Finding the Third Proportional to 83,595 and 180,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,595 and 180,825 is: 391,143.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,595 : 180,825 = 180,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,595/180,825 = 180,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,595x = 180,825 × 180,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,595x = 32,697,680,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,697,680,625/83,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,143.98
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