Finding the Third Proportional to 80,574.75 and 170,754.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,574.75 and 170,754.75 is: 361,865.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,574.75 : 170,754.75 = 170,754.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,574.75/170,754.75 = 170,754.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,574.75x = 170,754.75 × 170,754.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,574.75x = 29,157,184,647.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,157,184,647.56/80,574.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,865.03
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