Finding the Third Proportional to 81,054 and 130,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,054 and 130,232 is: 209,247.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,054 : 130,232 = 130,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,054/130,232 = 130,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,054x = 130,232 × 130,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,054x = 16,960,373,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,960,373,824/81,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,247.83
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