Finding the Third Proportional to 81,262 and 125,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,262 and 125,577 is: 194,058.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,262 : 125,577 = 125,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,262/125,577 = 125,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,262x = 125,577 × 125,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,262x = 15,769,582,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,769,582,929/81,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,058.51
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