Finding the Third Proportional to 81,092 and 123,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,092 and 123,086 is: 186,826.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,092 : 123,086 = 123,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,092/123,086 = 123,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,092x = 123,086 × 123,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,092x = 15,150,163,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,150,163,396/81,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,826.86
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