Finding the Third Proportional to 81,546 and 126,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,546 and 126,030 is: 194,780.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,546 : 126,030 = 126,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,546/126,030 = 126,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,546x = 126,030 × 126,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,546x = 15,883,560,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,883,560,900/81,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,780.38
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