Finding the Third Proportional to 80,228 and 124,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,228 and 124,729 is: 193,913.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,228 : 124,729 = 124,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,228/124,729 = 124,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,228x = 124,729 × 124,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,228x = 15,557,323,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,557,323,441/80,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,913.89
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