Finding the Third Proportional to 81,205 and 119,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,205 and 119,346 is: 175,401.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,205 : 119,346 = 119,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,205/119,346 = 119,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,205x = 119,346 × 119,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,205x = 14,243,467,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,243,467,716/81,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,401.36
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