Finding the Third Proportional to 83,754 and 176,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,754 and 176,823 is: 373,312.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,754 : 176,823 = 176,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,754/176,823 = 176,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,754x = 176,823 × 176,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,754x = 31,266,373,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,266,373,329/83,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,312.00
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