Finding the Third Proportional to 80,918 and 126,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,918 and 126,670 is: 198,290.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,918 : 126,670 = 126,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,918/126,670 = 126,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,918x = 126,670 × 126,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,918x = 16,045,288,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,045,288,900/80,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,290.73
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