Finding the Third Proportional to 81,722 and 128,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,722 and 128,415 is: 201,786.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,722 : 128,415 = 128,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,722/128,415 = 128,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,722x = 128,415 × 128,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,722x = 16,490,412,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,490,412,225/81,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,786.69
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