Finding the Third Proportional to 81,056 and 122,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,056 and 122,704 is: 185,751.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,056 : 122,704 = 122,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,056/122,704 = 122,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,056x = 122,704 × 122,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,056x = 15,056,271,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,056,271,616/81,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,751.48
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