Finding the Third Proportional to 80,210 and 173,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,210 and 173,134 is: 373,711.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,210 : 173,134 = 173,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,210/173,134 = 173,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,210x = 173,134 × 173,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,210x = 29,975,381,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,975,381,956/80,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,711.28
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