Finding the Third Proportional to 80,497.50 and 176,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,497.50 and 176,547 is: 387,202.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,497.50 : 176,547 = 176,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,497.50/176,547 = 176,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,497.50x = 176,547 × 176,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,497.50x = 31,168,843,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,168,843,209/80,497.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,202.62
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