Finding the Third Proportional to 80,906 and 176,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,906 and 176,411 is: 384,654.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,906 : 176,411 = 176,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,906/176,411 = 176,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,906x = 176,411 × 176,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,906x = 31,120,840,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,120,840,921/80,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,654.30
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