Finding the Third Proportional to 81,332 and 129,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,332 and 129,864 is: 207,355.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,332 : 129,864 = 129,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,332/129,864 = 129,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,332x = 129,864 × 129,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,332x = 16,864,658,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,864,658,496/81,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,355.76
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