Finding the Third Proportional to 80,129 and 124,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,129 and 124,564 is: 193,640.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,129 : 124,564 = 124,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,129/124,564 = 124,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,129x = 124,564 × 124,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,129x = 15,516,190,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,516,190,096/80,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,640.13
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