Finding the Third Proportional to 80,352 and 173,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,352 and 173,124 is: 373,007.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,352 : 173,124 = 173,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,352/173,124 = 173,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,352x = 173,124 × 173,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,352x = 29,971,919,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,971,919,376/80,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,007.76
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