Finding the Third Proportional to 80,562 and 176,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,562 and 176,676 is: 387,458.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,562 : 176,676 = 176,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,562/176,676 = 176,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,562x = 176,676 × 176,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,562x = 31,214,408,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,214,408,976/80,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,458.22
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