Finding the Third Proportional to 80,834 and 176,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,834 and 176,352 is: 384,739.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,834 : 176,352 = 176,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,834/176,352 = 176,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,834x = 176,352 × 176,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,834x = 31,100,027,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,100,027,904/80,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,739.44
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