Finding the Third Proportional to 81,929 and 125,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,929 and 125,274 is: 191,550.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,929 : 125,274 = 125,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,929/125,274 = 125,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,929x = 125,274 × 125,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,929x = 15,693,575,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,693,575,076/81,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,550.92
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