Finding the Third Proportional to 80,906 and 126,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,906 and 126,639 is: 198,223.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,906 : 126,639 = 126,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,906/126,639 = 126,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,906x = 126,639 × 126,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,906x = 16,037,436,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,037,436,321/80,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,223.08
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