Finding the Third Proportional to 80,048 and 123,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,048 and 123,896 is: 191,762.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,048 : 123,896 = 123,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,048/123,896 = 123,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,048x = 123,896 × 123,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,048x = 15,350,218,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,350,218,816/80,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,762.68
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