Finding the Third Proportional to 80,790 and 165,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,790 and 165,498 is: 339,022.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,790 : 165,498 = 165,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,790/165,498 = 165,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,790x = 165,498 × 165,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,790x = 27,389,588,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,389,588,004/80,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,022.01
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