Finding the Third Proportional to 80,334 and 169,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,334 and 169,704 is: 358,496.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,334 : 169,704 = 169,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,334/169,704 = 169,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,334x = 169,704 × 169,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,334x = 28,799,447,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,799,447,616/80,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,496.37
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