Finding the Third Proportional to 80,162 and 125,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,162 and 125,095 is: 195,214.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,162 : 125,095 = 125,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,162/125,095 = 125,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,162x = 125,095 × 125,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,162x = 15,648,759,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,648,759,025/80,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,214.18
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