Finding the Third Proportional to 80,484 and 174,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,484 and 174,809 is: 379,680.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,484 : 174,809 = 174,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,484/174,809 = 174,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,484x = 174,809 × 174,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,484x = 30,558,186,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,558,186,481/80,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,680.27
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