Finding the Third Proportional to 80,248 and 124,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,248 and 124,196 is: 192,212.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,248 : 124,196 = 124,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,248/124,196 = 124,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,248x = 124,196 × 124,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,248x = 15,424,646,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,424,646,416/80,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,212.22
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