Finding the Third Proportional to 81,587 and 126,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,587 and 126,074 is: 194,818.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,587 : 126,074 = 126,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,587/126,074 = 126,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,587x = 126,074 × 126,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,587x = 15,894,653,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,894,653,476/81,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,818.46
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