Finding the Third Proportional to 80,196 and 170,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,196 and 170,193 is: 361,185.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,196 : 170,193 = 170,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,196/170,193 = 170,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,196x = 170,193 × 170,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,196x = 28,965,657,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,965,657,249/80,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,185.81
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