Finding the Third Proportional to 80,881.75 and 175,735.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,881.75 and 175,735.75 is: 381,829.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,881.75 : 175,735.75 = 175,735.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,881.75/175,735.75 = 175,735.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,881.75x = 175,735.75 × 175,735.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,881.75x = 30,883,053,828.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,883,053,828.06/80,881.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,829.69
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