Finding the Third Proportional to 80,050 and 169,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,050 and 169,326 is: 358,167.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,050 : 169,326 = 169,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,050/169,326 = 169,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,050x = 169,326 × 169,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,050x = 28,671,294,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,671,294,276/80,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,167.32
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