Finding the Third Proportional to 80,770 and 165,570.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,770 and 165,570.50 is: 339,403.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,770 : 165,570.50 = 165,570.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,770/165,570.50 = 165,570.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,770x = 165,570.50 × 165,570.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,770x = 27,413,590,470.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,413,590,470.25/80,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,403.13
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