Finding the Third Proportional to 80,925 and 165,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,925 and 165,063 is: 336,679.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,925 : 165,063 = 165,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,925/165,063 = 165,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,925x = 165,063 × 165,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,925x = 27,245,793,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,245,793,969/80,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,679.57
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