Finding the Third Proportional to 80,808 and 176,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,808 and 176,304 is: 384,653.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,808 : 176,304 = 176,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,808/176,304 = 176,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,808x = 176,304 × 176,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,808x = 31,083,100,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,083,100,416/80,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,653.75
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