Finding the Third Proportional to 80,156 and 125,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,156 and 125,086 is: 195,200.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,156 : 125,086 = 125,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,156/125,086 = 125,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,156x = 125,086 × 125,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,156x = 15,646,507,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,646,507,396/80,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,200.70
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