Finding the Third Proportional to 80,214 and 162,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,214 and 162,375 is: 328,691.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,214 : 162,375 = 162,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,214/162,375 = 162,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,214x = 162,375 × 162,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,214x = 26,365,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,365,640,625/80,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,691.26
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