Finding the Third Proportional to 81,422 and 121,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,422 and 121,519 is: 181,362.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,422 : 121,519 = 121,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,422/121,519 = 121,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,422x = 121,519 × 121,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,422x = 14,766,867,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,766,867,361/81,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,362.13
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