Finding the Third Proportional to 80,524 and 109,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,524 and 109,350 is: 148,495.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,524 : 109,350 = 109,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,524/109,350 = 109,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,524x = 109,350 × 109,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,524x = 11,957,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,957,422,500/80,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,495.14
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