Finding the Third Proportional to 81,069 and 129,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,069 and 129,507 is: 206,886.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,069 : 129,507 = 129,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,069/129,507 = 129,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,069x = 129,507 × 129,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,069x = 16,772,063,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,772,063,049/81,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,886.27
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