Finding the Third Proportional to 80,219 and 162,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,219 and 162,385 is: 328,711.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,219 : 162,385 = 162,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,219/162,385 = 162,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,219x = 162,385 × 162,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,219x = 26,368,888,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,368,888,225/80,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,711.26
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