Finding the Third Proportional to 81,095 and 129,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,095 and 129,138 is: 205,643.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,095 : 129,138 = 129,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,095/129,138 = 129,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,095x = 129,138 × 129,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,095x = 16,676,623,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,676,623,044/81,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,643.05
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