Finding the Third Proportional to 80,579 and 175,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,579 and 175,000 is: 380,061.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,579 : 175,000 = 175,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,579/175,000 = 175,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,579x = 175,000 × 175,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,579x = 30,625,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,625,000,000/80,579 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,061.80
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