Finding the Third Proportional to 80,064 and 125,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,064 and 125,595 is: 197,018.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,064 : 125,595 = 125,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,064/125,595 = 125,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,064x = 125,595 × 125,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,064x = 15,774,104,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,774,104,025/80,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,018.69
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