Finding the Third Proportional to 81,284 and 121,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,284 and 121,929 is: 182,898.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,284 : 121,929 = 121,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,284/121,929 = 121,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,284x = 121,929 × 121,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,284x = 14,866,681,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,866,681,041/81,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,898.00
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