Finding the Third Proportional to 81,226 and 195,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,226 and 195,681 is: 471,413.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,226 : 195,681 = 195,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,226/195,681 = 195,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,226x = 195,681 × 195,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,226x = 38,291,053,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,291,053,761/81,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,413.76
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