Finding the Third Proportional to 80,190 and 175,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,190 and 175,418 is: 383,732.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,190 : 175,418 = 175,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,190/175,418 = 175,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,190x = 175,418 × 175,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,190x = 30,771,474,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,771,474,724/80,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,732.07
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