Finding the Third Proportional to 80,808 and 124,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,808 and 124,038 is: 190,394.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,808 : 124,038 = 124,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,808/124,038 = 124,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,808x = 124,038 × 124,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,808x = 15,385,425,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,385,425,444/80,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,394.83
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