Finding the Third Proportional to 81,560 and 126,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,560 and 126,049 is: 194,805.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,560 : 126,049 = 126,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,560/126,049 = 126,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,560x = 126,049 × 126,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,560x = 15,888,350,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,888,350,401/81,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,805.67
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