Finding the Third Proportional to 81,328 and 125,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,328 and 125,162 is: 192,621.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,328 : 125,162 = 125,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,328/125,162 = 125,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,328x = 125,162 × 125,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,328x = 15,665,526,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,665,526,244/81,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,621.56
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