Finding the Third Proportional to 80,276 and 125,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,276 and 125,010 is: 194,672.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,276 : 125,010 = 125,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,276/125,010 = 125,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,276x = 125,010 × 125,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,276x = 15,627,500,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,627,500,100/80,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,672.13
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