Finding the Third Proportional to 81,916 and 125,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,916 and 125,464 is: 192,162.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,916 : 125,464 = 125,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,916/125,464 = 125,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,916x = 125,464 × 125,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,916x = 15,741,215,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,741,215,296/81,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,162.89
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