Finding the Third Proportional to 80,304 and 127,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,304 and 127,260 is: 201,672.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,304 : 127,260 = 127,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,304/127,260 = 127,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,304x = 127,260 × 127,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,304x = 16,195,107,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,195,107,600/80,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,672.49
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