Finding the Third Proportional to 83,963 and 177,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,963 and 177,402 is: 374,825.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,963 : 177,402 = 177,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,963/177,402 = 177,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,963x = 177,402 × 177,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,963x = 31,471,469,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,471,469,604/83,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,825.45
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