Finding the Third Proportional to 80,456 and 124,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,456 and 124,460 is: 192,531.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,456 : 124,460 = 124,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,456/124,460 = 124,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,456x = 124,460 × 124,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,456x = 15,490,291,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,490,291,600/80,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,531.22
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