Finding the Third Proportional to 80,945 and 126,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,945 and 126,715 is: 198,365.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,945 : 126,715 = 126,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,945/126,715 = 126,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,945x = 126,715 × 126,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,945x = 16,056,691,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,056,691,225/80,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,365.45
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