Finding the Third Proportional to 80,804 and 172,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,804 and 172,840 is: 369,705.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,804 : 172,840 = 172,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,804/172,840 = 172,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,804x = 172,840 × 172,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,804x = 29,873,665,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,873,665,600/80,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,705.28
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