Finding the Third Proportional to 81,620 and 122,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,620 and 122,670 is: 184,365.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,620 : 122,670 = 122,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,620/122,670 = 122,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,620x = 122,670 × 122,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,620x = 15,047,928,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,047,928,900/81,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,365.71
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