Finding the Third Proportional to 81,145 and 124,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,145 and 124,802 is: 191,947.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,145 : 124,802 = 124,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,145/124,802 = 124,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,145x = 124,802 × 124,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,145x = 15,575,539,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,575,539,204/81,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,947.00
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