Finding the Third Proportional to 81,558 and 126,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,558 and 126,046 is: 194,801.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,558 : 126,046 = 126,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,558/126,046 = 126,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,558x = 126,046 × 126,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,558x = 15,887,594,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,887,594,116/81,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,801.17
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