Finding the Third Proportional to 81,108 and 129,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,108 and 129,156 is: 205,667.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,108 : 129,156 = 129,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,108/129,156 = 129,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,108x = 129,156 × 129,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,108x = 16,681,272,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,681,272,336/81,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,667.41
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