Finding the Third Proportional to 81,831 and 127,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,831 and 127,003 is: 197,110.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,831 : 127,003 = 127,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,831/127,003 = 127,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,831x = 127,003 × 127,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,831x = 16,129,762,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,129,762,009/81,831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,110.65
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