Finding the Third Proportional to 80,931 and 165,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,931 and 165,074 is: 336,699.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,931 : 165,074 = 165,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,931/165,074 = 165,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,931x = 165,074 × 165,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,931x = 27,249,425,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,249,425,476/80,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,699.48
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