Finding the Third Proportional to 81,373 and 121,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,373 and 121,624 is: 181,785.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,373 : 121,624 = 121,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,373/121,624 = 121,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,373x = 121,624 × 121,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,373x = 14,792,397,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,792,397,376/81,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,785.08
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