Finding the Third Proportional to 83,796 and 180,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,796 and 180,711 is: 389,713.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,796 : 180,711 = 180,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,796/180,711 = 180,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,796x = 180,711 × 180,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,796x = 32,656,465,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,656,465,521/83,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,713.89
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