Finding the Third Proportional to 81,024 and 122,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,024 and 122,655 is: 185,676.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,024 : 122,655 = 122,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,024/122,655 = 122,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,024x = 122,655 × 122,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,024x = 15,044,249,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,044,249,025/81,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,676.45
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