Finding the Third Proportional to 81,232 and 125,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,232 and 125,535 is: 194,000.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,232 : 125,535 = 125,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,232/125,535 = 125,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,232x = 125,535 × 125,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,232x = 15,759,036,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,759,036,225/81,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,000.35
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