Finding the Third Proportional to 80,088 and 120,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,088 and 120,132 is: 180,198
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,088 : 120,132 = 120,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,088/120,132 = 120,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,088x = 120,132 × 120,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,088x = 14,431,697,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,431,697,424/80,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,198
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