Finding the Third Proportional to 81,247 and 119,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,247 and 119,467 is: 175,666.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,247 : 119,467 = 119,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,247/119,467 = 119,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,247x = 119,467 × 119,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,247x = 14,272,364,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,272,364,089/81,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,666.35
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