Finding the Third Proportional to 80,948 and 165,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,948 and 165,107 is: 336,763.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,948 : 165,107 = 165,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,948/165,107 = 165,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,948x = 165,107 × 165,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,948x = 27,260,321,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,260,321,449/80,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,763.37
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