Finding the Third Proportional to 81,954 and 126,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,954 and 126,570 is: 195,475.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,954 : 126,570 = 126,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,954/126,570 = 126,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,954x = 126,570 × 126,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,954x = 16,019,964,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,019,964,900/81,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,475.08
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