Finding the Third Proportional to 56,998.69 and 80,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,998.69 and 80,919 is: 114,877.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,998.69 : 80,919 = 80,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,998.69/80,919 = 80,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,998.69x = 80,919 × 80,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,998.69x = 6,547,884,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,547,884,561/56,998.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,877.81
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