Finding the Third Proportional to 80,452 and 176,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,452 and 176,764 is: 388,374.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,452 : 176,764 = 176,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,452/176,764 = 176,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,452x = 176,764 × 176,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,452x = 31,245,511,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,245,511,696/80,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,374.58
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