Finding the Third Proportional to 80,164 and 171,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,164 and 171,448 is: 366,678.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,164 : 171,448 = 171,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,164/171,448 = 171,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,164x = 171,448 × 171,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,164x = 29,394,416,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,394,416,704/80,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,678.52
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