Finding the Third Proportional to 80,426 and 169,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,426 and 169,924 is: 359,015.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,426 : 169,924 = 169,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,426/169,924 = 169,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,426x = 169,924 × 169,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,426x = 28,874,165,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,874,165,776/80,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,015.32
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