Finding the Third Proportional to 52,741.13 and 81,177.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,741.13 and 81,177.19 is: 124,944.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,741.13 : 81,177.19 = 81,177.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,741.13/81,177.19 = 81,177.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,741.13x = 81,177.19 × 81,177.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,741.13x = 6,589,735,770.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,589,735,770.41/52,741.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,944.92
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