Finding the Third Proportional to 81,274 and 125,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,274 and 125,592 is: 194,076.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,274 : 125,592 = 125,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,274/125,592 = 125,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,274x = 125,592 × 125,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,274x = 15,773,350,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,773,350,464/81,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,076.22
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