Finding the Third Proportional to 80,664 and 121,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,664 and 121,076 is: 181,734.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,664 : 121,076 = 121,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,664/121,076 = 121,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,664x = 121,076 × 121,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,664x = 14,659,397,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,659,397,776/80,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,734.08
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