Finding the Third Proportional to 83,637 and 178,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,637 and 178,776 is: 382,137.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,637 : 178,776 = 178,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,637/178,776 = 178,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,637x = 178,776 × 178,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,637x = 31,960,858,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,960,858,176/83,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,137.79
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