Finding the Third Proportional to 80,928 and 176,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,928 and 176,604 is: 385,391.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,928 : 176,604 = 176,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,928/176,604 = 176,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,928x = 176,604 × 176,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,928x = 31,188,972,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,188,972,816/80,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,391.62
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