Finding the Third Proportional to 81,552 and 125,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,552 and 125,388 is: 192,786.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,552 : 125,388 = 125,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,552/125,388 = 125,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,552x = 125,388 × 125,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,552x = 15,722,150,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,722,150,544/81,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,786.82
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