Finding the Third Proportional to 81,210 and 121,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,210 and 121,430 is: 181,569.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,210 : 121,430 = 121,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,210/121,430 = 121,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,210x = 121,430 × 121,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,210x = 14,745,244,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,745,244,900/81,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,569.33
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