Finding the Third Proportional to 80,866 and 170,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,866 and 170,108 is: 357,835.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,866 : 170,108 = 170,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,866/170,108 = 170,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,866x = 170,108 × 170,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,866x = 28,936,731,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,936,731,664/80,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,835.58
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