Finding the Third Proportional to 80,216 and 170,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,216 and 170,754 is: 363,480.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,216 : 170,754 = 170,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,216/170,754 = 170,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,216x = 170,754 × 170,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,216x = 29,156,928,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,156,928,516/80,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,480.21
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