Finding the Third Proportional to 80,944 and 126,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,944 and 126,702 is: 198,327.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,944 : 126,702 = 126,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,944/126,702 = 126,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,944x = 126,702 × 126,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,944x = 16,053,396,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,053,396,804/80,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,327.20
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