Finding the Third Proportional to 80,026 and 128,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,026 and 128,907 is: 207,645.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,026 : 128,907 = 128,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,026/128,907 = 128,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,026x = 128,907 × 128,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,026x = 16,617,014,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,617,014,649/80,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,645.20
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