Finding the Third Proportional to 81,014 and 122,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,014 and 122,601 is: 185,535.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,014 : 122,601 = 122,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,014/122,601 = 122,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,014x = 122,601 × 122,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,014x = 15,031,005,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,031,005,201/81,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,535.90
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