Finding the Third Proportional to 80,430 and 174,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,430 and 174,099 is: 376,855.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,430 : 174,099 = 174,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,430/174,099 = 174,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,430x = 174,099 × 174,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,430x = 30,310,461,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,310,461,801/80,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,855.18
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