Finding the Third Proportional to 80,728.88 and 125,998.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,728.88 and 125,998.88 is: 196,654.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,728.88 : 125,998.88 = 125,998.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,728.88/125,998.88 = 125,998.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,728.88x = 125,998.88 × 125,998.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,728.88x = 15,875,716,501.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,875,716,501.27/80,728.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,654.75
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