Finding the Third Proportional to 81,340 and 129,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,340 and 129,876 is: 207,373.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,340 : 129,876 = 129,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,340/129,876 = 129,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,340x = 129,876 × 129,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,340x = 16,867,775,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,867,775,376/81,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,373.68
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