Finding the Third Proportional to 81,031 and 122,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,031 and 122,666 is: 185,693.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,031 : 122,666 = 122,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,031/122,666 = 122,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,031x = 122,666 × 122,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,031x = 15,046,947,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,046,947,556/81,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,693.72
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