Finding the Third Proportional to 57,108 and 81,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,108 and 81,174 is: 115,381.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,108 : 81,174 = 81,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,108/81,174 = 81,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,108x = 81,174 × 81,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,108x = 6,589,218,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,589,218,276/57,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,381.70
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