Finding the Third Proportional to 80,382 and 127,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,382 and 127,380 is: 201,856.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,382 : 127,380 = 127,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,382/127,380 = 127,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,382x = 127,380 × 127,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,382x = 16,225,664,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,225,664,400/80,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,856.94
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