Finding the Third Proportional to 80,145 and 114,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,145 and 114,525 is: 163,653.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,145 : 114,525 = 114,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,145/114,525 = 114,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,145x = 114,525 × 114,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,145x = 13,115,975,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,115,975,625/80,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,653.07
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