Finding the Third Proportional to 81,796 and 122,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,796 and 122,694 is: 184,041
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,796 : 122,694 = 122,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,796/122,694 = 122,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,796x = 122,694 × 122,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,796x = 15,053,817,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,053,817,636/81,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,041
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