Finding the Third Proportional to 80,343 and 114,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,343 and 114,777 is: 163,968.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,343 : 114,777 = 114,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,343/114,777 = 114,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,343x = 114,777 × 114,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,343x = 13,173,759,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,173,759,729/80,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,968.98
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