Finding the Third Proportional to 80,604 and 122,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,604 and 122,682 is: 186,726.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,604 : 122,682 = 122,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,604/122,682 = 122,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,604x = 122,682 × 122,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,604x = 15,050,873,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,050,873,124/80,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,726.13
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