Finding the Third Proportional to 80,413 and 171,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,413 and 171,513 is: 365,820.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,413 : 171,513 = 171,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,413/171,513 = 171,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,413x = 171,513 × 171,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,413x = 29,416,709,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,416,709,169/80,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,820.32
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