Finding the Third Proportional to 80,712 and 164,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,712 and 164,702 is: 336,093.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,712 : 164,702 = 164,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,712/164,702 = 164,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,712x = 164,702 × 164,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,712x = 27,126,748,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,126,748,804/80,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,093.13
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