Finding the Third Proportional to 80,566 and 124,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,566 and 124,493 is: 192,370.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,566 : 124,493 = 124,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,566/124,493 = 124,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,566x = 124,493 × 124,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,566x = 15,498,507,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,498,507,049/80,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,370.32
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