Finding the Third Proportional to 81,296 and 125,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,296 and 125,184 is: 192,765.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,296 : 125,184 = 125,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,296/125,184 = 125,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,296x = 125,184 × 125,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,296x = 15,671,033,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,671,033,856/81,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,765.13
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