Finding the Third Proportional to 81,262 and 129,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,262 and 129,766 is: 207,221.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,262 : 129,766 = 129,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,262/129,766 = 129,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,262x = 129,766 × 129,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,262x = 16,839,214,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,839,214,756/81,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,221.27
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