Finding the Third Proportional to 80,644 and 125,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,644 and 125,382 is: 194,938.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,644 : 125,382 = 125,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,644/125,382 = 125,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,644x = 125,382 × 125,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,644x = 15,720,645,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,720,645,924/80,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,938.82
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