Finding the Third Proportional to 80,708 and 133,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,708 and 133,382 is: 220,433.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,708 : 133,382 = 133,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,708/133,382 = 133,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,708x = 133,382 × 133,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,708x = 17,790,757,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,790,757,924/80,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,433.64
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