Finding the Third Proportional to 81,610 and 122,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,610 and 122,036 is: 182,487.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,610 : 122,036 = 122,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,610/122,036 = 122,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,610x = 122,036 × 122,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,610x = 14,892,785,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,892,785,296/81,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,487.26
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