Finding the Third Proportional to 81,222 and 121,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,222 and 121,833 is: 182,749.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,222 : 121,833 = 121,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,222/121,833 = 121,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,222x = 121,833 × 121,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,222x = 14,843,279,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,843,279,889/81,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,749.50
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