Finding the Third Proportional to 81,128 and 121,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,128 and 121,017 is: 180,518.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,128 : 121,017 = 121,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,128/121,017 = 121,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,128x = 121,017 × 121,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,128x = 14,645,114,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,645,114,289/81,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,518.62
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