Finding the Third Proportional to 81,560 and 126,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,560 and 126,054 is: 194,821.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,560 : 126,054 = 126,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,560/126,054 = 126,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,560x = 126,054 × 126,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,560x = 15,889,610,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,889,610,916/81,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,821.12
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