Finding the Third Proportional to 81,030 and 128,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,030 and 128,204 is: 202,841.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,030 : 128,204 = 128,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,030/128,204 = 128,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,030x = 128,204 × 128,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,030x = 16,436,265,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,436,265,616/81,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,841.73
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