Finding the Third Proportional to 80,151.75 and 125,079.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,151.75 and 125,079.75 is: 195,191.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,151.75 : 125,079.75 = 125,079.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,151.75/125,079.75 = 125,079.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,151.75x = 125,079.75 × 125,079.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,151.75x = 15,644,943,860.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,644,943,860.06/80,151.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,191.54
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