Finding the Third Proportional to 80,894 and 122,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,894 and 122,473 is: 185,423.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,894 : 122,473 = 122,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,894/122,473 = 122,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,894x = 122,473 × 122,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,894x = 14,999,635,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,999,635,729/80,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,423.34
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