Finding the Third Proportional to 80,658 and 128,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,658 and 128,118 is: 203,503.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,658 : 128,118 = 128,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,658/128,118 = 128,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,658x = 128,118 × 128,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,658x = 16,414,221,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,414,221,924/80,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,503.95
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