Finding the Third Proportional to 80,714 and 177,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,714 and 177,348 is: 389,676.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,714 : 177,348 = 177,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,714/177,348 = 177,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,714x = 177,348 × 177,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,714x = 31,452,313,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,452,313,104/80,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,676.06
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