Finding the Third Proportional to 81,126 and 121,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,126 and 121,014 is: 180,514.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,126 : 121,014 = 121,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,126/121,014 = 121,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,126x = 121,014 × 121,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,126x = 14,644,388,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,644,388,196/81,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,514.12
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