Finding the Third Proportional to 80,896 and 122,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,896 and 122,476 is: 185,427.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,896 : 122,476 = 122,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,896/122,476 = 122,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,896x = 122,476 × 122,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,896x = 15,000,370,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,000,370,576/80,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,427.84
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