Finding the Third Proportional to 80,902 and 126,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,902 and 126,634 is: 198,217.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,902 : 126,634 = 126,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,902/126,634 = 126,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,902x = 126,634 × 126,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,902x = 16,036,169,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,036,169,956/80,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,217.23
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