Finding the Third Proportional to 80,219 and 120,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,219 and 120,329 is: 180,494.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,219 : 120,329 = 120,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,219/120,329 = 120,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,219x = 120,329 × 120,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,219x = 14,479,068,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,479,068,241/80,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,494.25
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