Finding the Third Proportional to 81,741 and 128,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,741 and 128,445 is: 201,834.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,741 : 128,445 = 128,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,741/128,445 = 128,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,741x = 128,445 × 128,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,741x = 16,498,118,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,498,118,025/81,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,834.06
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