Finding the Third Proportional to 80,301 and 169,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,301 and 169,644 is: 358,390.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,301 : 169,644 = 169,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,301/169,644 = 169,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,301x = 169,644 × 169,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,301x = 28,779,086,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,779,086,736/80,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,390.14
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