Finding the Third Proportional to 80,566 and 133,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,566 and 133,059 is: 219,753.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,566 : 133,059 = 133,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,566/133,059 = 133,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,566x = 133,059 × 133,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,566x = 17,704,697,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,704,697,481/80,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,753.96
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