Finding the Third Proportional to 80,958 and 122,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,958 and 122,568 is: 185,564.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,958 : 122,568 = 122,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,958/122,568 = 122,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,958x = 122,568 × 122,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,958x = 15,022,914,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,022,914,624/80,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,564.30
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