Finding the Third Proportional to 81,040.50 and 122,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,040.50 and 122,679 is: 185,711.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,040.50 : 122,679 = 122,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,040.50/122,679 = 122,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,040.50x = 122,679 × 122,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,040.50x = 15,050,137,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,050,137,041/81,040.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,711.31
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