Finding the Third Proportional to 80,748 and 172,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,748 and 172,539 is: 368,674.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,748 : 172,539 = 172,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,748/172,539 = 172,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,748x = 172,539 × 172,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,748x = 29,769,706,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,769,706,521/80,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,674.23
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