Finding the Third Proportional to 81,952 and 126,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,952 and 126,567 is: 195,470.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,952 : 126,567 = 126,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,952/126,567 = 126,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,952x = 126,567 × 126,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,952x = 16,019,205,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,019,205,489/81,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,470.59
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