Finding the Third Proportional to 81,634 and 126,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,634 and 126,091 is: 194,758.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,634 : 126,091 = 126,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,634/126,091 = 126,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,634x = 126,091 × 126,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,634x = 15,898,940,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,898,940,281/81,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,758.80
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