Finding the Third Proportional to 80,131 and 124,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,131 and 124,571 is: 193,657.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,131 : 124,571 = 124,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,131/124,571 = 124,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,131x = 124,571 × 124,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,131x = 15,517,934,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,517,934,041/80,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,657.06
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