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Finding the Third Proportional to 80,688 and 125,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 80,688 and 125,452 is: 195,050.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    80,688 : 125,452 = 125,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    80,688/125,452 = 125,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    80,688x = 125,452 × 125,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    80,688x = 15,738,204,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,738,204,304/80,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,050.12

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