Finding the Third Proportional to 81,294 and 125,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,294 and 125,112 is: 192,548.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,294 : 125,112 = 125,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,294/125,112 = 125,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,294x = 125,112 × 125,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,294x = 15,653,012,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,653,012,544/81,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,548.19
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