Finding the Third Proportional to 80,458 and 124,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,458 and 124,240 is: 191,846.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,458 : 124,240 = 124,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,458/124,240 = 124,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,458x = 124,240 × 124,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,458x = 15,435,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,435,577,600/80,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,846.40
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