Finding the Third Proportional to 80,664 and 125,311.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,664 and 125,311.50 is: 194,671.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,664 : 125,311.50 = 125,311.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,664/125,311.50 = 125,311.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,664x = 125,311.50 × 125,311.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,664x = 15,702,972,032.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,702,972,032.25/80,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,671.38
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