Finding the Third Proportional to 80,954 and 120,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,954 and 120,600 is: 179,662.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,954 : 120,600 = 120,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,954/120,600 = 120,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,954x = 120,600 × 120,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,954x = 14,544,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,544,360,000/80,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,662.03
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