Finding the Third Proportional to 33,962 and 80,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,962 and 80,293 is: 189,828.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,962 : 80,293 = 80,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,962/80,293 = 80,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,962x = 80,293 × 80,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,962x = 6,446,965,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,446,965,849/33,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,828.80
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