Finding the Third Proportional to 80,938 and 122,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,938 and 122,535 is: 185,510.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,938 : 122,535 = 122,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,938/122,535 = 122,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,938x = 122,535 × 122,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,938x = 15,014,826,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,014,826,225/80,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,510.22
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