Finding the Third Proportional to 81,652 and 124,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,652 and 124,908 is: 191,079.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,652 : 124,908 = 124,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,652/124,908 = 124,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,652x = 124,908 × 124,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,652x = 15,602,008,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,602,008,464/81,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,079.32
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