Finding the Third Proportional to 81,094 and 121,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,094 and 121,314 is: 181,481.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,094 : 121,314 = 121,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,094/121,314 = 121,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,094x = 121,314 × 121,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,094x = 14,717,086,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,717,086,596/81,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,481.82
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