Finding the Third Proportional to 80,806.50 and 176,301
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,806.50 and 176,301 is: 384,647.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,806.50 : 176,301 = 176,301 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,806.50/176,301 = 176,301/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,806.50x = 176,301 × 176,301 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,806.50x = 31,082,042,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,082,042,601/80,806.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,647.80
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