Finding the Third Proportional to 81,066 and 129,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,066 and 129,506 is: 206,890.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,066 : 129,506 = 129,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,066/129,506 = 129,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,066x = 129,506 × 129,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,066x = 16,771,804,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,771,804,036/81,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,890.73
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