Finding the Third Proportional to 80,064 and 185,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,064 and 185,328 is: 428,987.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,064 : 185,328 = 185,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,064/185,328 = 185,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,064x = 185,328 × 185,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,064x = 34,346,467,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,346,467,584/80,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,987.65
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