Finding the Third Proportional to 80,102 and 173,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,102 and 173,053 is: 373,865.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,102 : 173,053 = 173,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,102/173,053 = 173,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,102x = 173,053 × 173,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,102x = 29,947,340,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,947,340,809/80,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,865.08
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