Finding the Third Proportional to 80,373 and 194,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,373 and 194,448 is: 470,431.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,373 : 194,448 = 194,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,373/194,448 = 194,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,373x = 194,448 × 194,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,373x = 37,810,024,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,810,024,704/80,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,431.92
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