Finding the Third Proportional to 80,918 and 176,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,918 and 176,038 is: 382,972.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,918 : 176,038 = 176,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,918/176,038 = 176,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,918x = 176,038 × 176,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,918x = 30,989,377,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,989,377,444/80,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,972.61
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