Finding the Third Proportional to 80,469 and 176,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,469 and 176,690 is: 387,967.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,469 : 176,690 = 176,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,469/176,690 = 176,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,469x = 176,690 × 176,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,469x = 31,219,356,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,219,356,100/80,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,967.49
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