Finding the Third Proportional to 80,832 and 190,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,832 and 190,543 is: 449,161.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,832 : 190,543 = 190,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,832/190,543 = 190,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,832x = 190,543 × 190,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,832x = 36,306,634,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,306,634,849/80,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,161.65
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