Finding the Third Proportional to 80,421 and 176,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,421 and 176,796 is: 388,664.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,421 : 176,796 = 176,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,421/176,796 = 176,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,421x = 176,796 × 176,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,421x = 31,256,825,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,256,825,616/80,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,664.97
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