Finding the Third Proportional to 81,936 and 125,284.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,936 and 125,284.50 is: 191,566.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,936 : 125,284.50 = 125,284.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,936/125,284.50 = 125,284.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,936x = 125,284.50 × 125,284.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,936x = 15,696,205,940.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,696,205,940.25/81,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,566.66
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