Finding the Third Proportional to 82,066 and 125,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,066 and 125,507 is: 191,943.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,066 : 125,507 = 125,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,066/125,507 = 125,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,066x = 125,507 × 125,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,066x = 15,752,007,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,752,007,049/82,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,943.16
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