Finding the Third Proportional to 81,998 and 120,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,998 and 120,079 is: 175,845.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,998 : 120,079 = 120,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,998/120,079 = 120,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,998x = 120,079 × 120,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,998x = 14,418,966,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,418,966,241/81,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,845.34
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