Finding the Third Proportional to 81,867 and 122,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,867 and 122,294 is: 182,684.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,867 : 122,294 = 122,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,867/122,294 = 122,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,867x = 122,294 × 122,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,867x = 14,955,822,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,955,822,436/81,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,684.38
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