Finding the Third Proportional to 81,378 and 125,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,378 and 125,754 is: 194,328.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,378 : 125,754 = 125,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,378/125,754 = 125,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,378x = 125,754 × 125,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,378x = 15,814,068,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,814,068,516/81,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,328.55
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