Finding the Third Proportional to 80,274 and 124,228.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,274 and 124,228.50 is: 192,250.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,274 : 124,228.50 = 124,228.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,274/124,228.50 = 124,228.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,274x = 124,228.50 × 124,228.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,274x = 15,432,720,212.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,432,720,212.25/80,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,250.54
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