Finding the Third Proportional to 81,194 and 127,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,194 and 127,548 is: 200,365.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,194 : 127,548 = 127,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,194/127,548 = 127,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,194x = 127,548 × 127,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,194x = 16,268,492,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,268,492,304/81,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,365.70
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