Finding the Third Proportional to 80,444 and 133,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,444 and 133,302 is: 220,891.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,444 : 133,302 = 133,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,444/133,302 = 133,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,444x = 133,302 × 133,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,444x = 17,769,423,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,769,423,204/80,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,891.84
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