Finding the Third Proportional to 80,488 and 122,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,488 and 122,070 is: 185,134.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,488 : 122,070 = 122,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,488/122,070 = 122,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,488x = 122,070 × 122,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,488x = 14,901,084,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,901,084,900/80,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,134.24
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