Finding the Third Proportional to 81,302 and 125,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,302 and 125,194 is: 192,781.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,302 : 125,194 = 125,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,302/125,194 = 125,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,302x = 125,194 × 125,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,302x = 15,673,537,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,673,537,636/81,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,781.70
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