Finding the Third Proportional to 81,758 and 125,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,758 and 125,011 is: 191,146.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,758 : 125,011 = 125,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,758/125,011 = 125,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,758x = 125,011 × 125,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,758x = 15,627,750,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,627,750,121/81,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,146.43
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