Finding the Third Proportional to 80,208 and 162,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,208 and 162,363 is: 328,667.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,208 : 162,363 = 162,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,208/162,363 = 162,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,208x = 162,363 × 162,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,208x = 26,361,743,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,361,743,769/80,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,667.26
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