Finding the Third Proportional to 80,747 and 164,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,747 and 164,768 is: 336,216.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,747 : 164,768 = 164,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,747/164,768 = 164,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,747x = 164,768 × 164,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,747x = 27,148,493,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,148,493,824/80,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,216.75
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