Finding the Third Proportional to 81,045 and 126,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,045 and 126,488 is: 197,411.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,045 : 126,488 = 126,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,045/126,488 = 126,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,045x = 126,488 × 126,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,045x = 15,999,214,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,999,214,144/81,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,411.49
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