Finding the Third Proportional to 80,673 and 175,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,673 and 175,143 is: 380,239.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,673 : 175,143 = 175,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,673/175,143 = 175,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,673x = 175,143 × 175,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,673x = 30,675,070,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,675,070,449/80,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,239.61
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