Finding the Third Proportional to 80,930 and 176,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,930 and 176,608 is: 385,399.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,930 : 176,608 = 176,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,930/176,608 = 176,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,930x = 176,608 × 176,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,930x = 31,190,385,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,190,385,664/80,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,399.55
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