Finding the Third Proportional to 82,064 and 125,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,064 and 125,504 is: 191,938.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,064 : 125,504 = 125,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,064/125,504 = 125,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,064x = 125,504 × 125,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,064x = 15,751,254,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,751,254,016/82,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,938.66
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