Finding the Third Proportional to 83,970 and 177,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,970 and 177,419 is: 374,866.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,970 : 177,419 = 177,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,970/177,419 = 177,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,970x = 177,419 × 177,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,970x = 31,477,501,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,477,501,561/83,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,866.04
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