Finding the Third Proportional to 81,039 and 122,677
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,039 and 122,677 is: 185,708.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,039 : 122,677 = 122,677 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,039/122,677 = 122,677/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,039x = 122,677 × 122,677 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,039x = 15,049,646,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,049,646,329/81,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,708.69
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