Finding the Third Proportional to 81,122 and 125,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,122 and 125,019 is: 192,669.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,122 : 125,019 = 125,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,122/125,019 = 125,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,122x = 125,019 × 125,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,122x = 15,629,750,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,629,750,361/81,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,669.69
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