Finding the Third Proportional to 81,510 and 125,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,510 and 125,433 is: 193,024.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,510 : 125,433 = 125,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,510/125,433 = 125,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,510x = 125,433 × 125,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,510x = 15,733,437,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,733,437,489/81,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,024.63
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