Finding the Third Proportional to 80,358 and 153,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,358 and 153,423 is: 292,921.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,358 : 153,423 = 153,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,358/153,423 = 153,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,358x = 153,423 × 153,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,358x = 23,538,616,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,538,616,929/80,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,921.89
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