Finding the Third Proportional to 83,816 and 180,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,816 and 180,754 is: 389,806.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,816 : 180,754 = 180,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,816/180,754 = 180,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,816x = 180,754 × 180,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,816x = 32,672,008,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,672,008,516/83,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,806.34
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