Finding the Third Proportional to 34,215.75 and 81,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 34,215.75 and 81,162 is: 192,521.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,215.75 : 81,162 = 81,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,215.75/81,162 = 81,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,215.75x = 81,162 × 81,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,215.75x = 6,587,270,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,587,270,244/34,215.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,521.58
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