Finding the Third Proportional to 81,828 and 126,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,828 and 126,998 is: 197,102.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,828 : 126,998 = 126,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,828/126,998 = 126,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,828x = 126,998 × 126,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,828x = 16,128,492,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,128,492,004/81,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,102.36
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