Finding the Third Proportional to 81,318 and 125,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,318 and 125,166 is: 192,657.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,318 : 125,166 = 125,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,318/125,166 = 125,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,318x = 125,166 × 125,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,318x = 15,666,527,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,666,527,556/81,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,657.56
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