Finding the Third Proportional to 81,224 and 127,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,224 and 127,446 is: 199,971.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,224 : 127,446 = 127,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,224/127,446 = 127,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,224x = 127,446 × 127,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,224x = 16,242,482,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,242,482,916/81,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,971.47
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