Finding the Third Proportional to 82,072 and 125,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,072 and 125,580 is: 192,152.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,072 : 125,580 = 125,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,072/125,580 = 125,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,072x = 125,580 × 125,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,072x = 15,770,336,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,770,336,400/82,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,152.46
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