Finding the Third Proportional to 80,834 and 122,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,834 and 122,370 is: 185,248.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,834 : 122,370 = 122,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,834/122,370 = 122,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,834x = 122,370 × 122,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,834x = 14,974,416,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,974,416,900/80,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,248.99
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