Finding the Third Proportional to 81,038 and 122,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,038 and 122,676 is: 185,707.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,038 : 122,676 = 122,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,038/122,676 = 122,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,038x = 122,676 × 122,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,038x = 15,049,400,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,049,400,976/81,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,707.95
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