Finding the Third Proportional to 80,937 and 122,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,937 and 122,544 is: 185,539.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,937 : 122,544 = 122,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,937/122,544 = 122,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,937x = 122,544 × 122,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,937x = 15,017,031,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,017,031,936/80,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,539.76
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