Finding the Third Proportional to 53,101.50 and 81,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,101.50 and 81,495 is: 125,070.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,101.50 : 81,495 = 81,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,101.50/81,495 = 81,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,101.50x = 81,495 × 81,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,101.50x = 6,641,435,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,641,435,025/53,101.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,070.57
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