Finding the Third Proportional to 80,394 and 176,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,394 and 176,667 is: 388,228.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,394 : 176,667 = 176,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,394/176,667 = 176,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,394x = 176,667 × 176,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,394x = 31,211,228,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,211,228,889/80,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,228.34
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