Finding the Third Proportional to 80,655 and 128,113.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,655 and 128,113.50 is: 203,497.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,655 : 128,113.50 = 128,113.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,655/128,113.50 = 128,113.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,655x = 128,113.50 × 128,113.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,655x = 16,413,068,882.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,413,068,882.25/80,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,497.23
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