Finding the Third Proportional to 80,088 and 167,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,088 and 167,736 is: 351,305.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,088 : 167,736 = 167,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,088/167,736 = 167,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,088x = 167,736 × 167,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,088x = 28,135,365,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,135,365,696/80,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,305.64
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