Finding the Third Proportional to 81,238 and 121,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,238 and 121,180 is: 180,760.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,238 : 121,180 = 121,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,238/121,180 = 121,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,238x = 121,180 × 121,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,238x = 14,684,592,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,684,592,400/81,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,760.14
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