Finding the Third Proportional to 80,001 and 123,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,001 and 123,903 is: 191,897.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,001 : 123,903 = 123,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,001/123,903 = 123,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,001x = 123,903 × 123,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,001x = 15,351,953,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,351,953,409/80,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,897.02
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