Finding the Third Proportional to 81,468 and 125,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,468 and 125,364 is: 192,911.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,468 : 125,364 = 125,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,468/125,364 = 125,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,468x = 125,364 × 125,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,468x = 15,716,132,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,716,132,496/81,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,911.73
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