Finding the Third Proportional to 80,113.50 and 122,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,113.50 and 122,937 is: 188,651.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,113.50 : 122,937 = 122,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,113.50/122,937 = 122,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,113.50x = 122,937 × 122,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,113.50x = 15,113,505,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,113,505,969/80,113.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,651.18
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