Finding the Third Proportional to 80,943 and 165,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,943 and 165,894 is: 340,002.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,943 : 165,894 = 165,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,943/165,894 = 165,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,943x = 165,894 × 165,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,943x = 27,520,819,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,520,819,236/80,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,002.46
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