Finding the Third Proportional to 80,970 and 177,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,970 and 177,882 is: 390,786.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,970 : 177,882 = 177,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,970/177,882 = 177,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,970x = 177,882 × 177,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,970x = 31,642,005,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,642,005,924/80,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,786.78
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