Finding the Third Proportional to 80,696 and 125,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,696 and 125,464 is: 195,068.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,696 : 125,464 = 125,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,696/125,464 = 125,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,696x = 125,464 × 125,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,696x = 15,741,215,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,741,215,296/80,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,068.10
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