Finding the Third Proportional to 81,945 and 125,104.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,945 and 125,104.50 is: 190,995.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,945 : 125,104.50 = 125,104.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,945/125,104.50 = 125,104.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,945x = 125,104.50 × 125,104.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,945x = 15,651,135,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,651,135,920.25/81,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,995.62
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