Finding the Third Proportional to 82,034 and 125,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,034 and 125,451 is: 191,846.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,034 : 125,451 = 125,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,034/125,451 = 125,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,034x = 125,451 × 125,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,034x = 15,737,953,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,737,953,401/82,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,846.71
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