Finding the Third Proportional to 81,360 and 121,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,360 and 121,608 is: 181,766.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,360 : 121,608 = 121,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,360/121,608 = 121,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,360x = 121,608 × 121,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,360x = 14,788,505,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,788,505,664/81,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,766.29
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