Finding the Third Proportional to 80,824 and 128,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,824 and 128,344 is: 203,803.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,824 : 128,344 = 128,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,824/128,344 = 128,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,824x = 128,344 × 128,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,824x = 16,472,182,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,472,182,336/80,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,803.11
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