Finding the Third Proportional to 81,460 and 126,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,460 and 126,130 is: 195,295.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,460 : 126,130 = 126,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,460/126,130 = 126,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,460x = 126,130 × 126,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,460x = 15,908,776,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,908,776,900/81,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,295.57
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