Finding the Third Proportional to 58,093.50 and 81,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,093.50 and 81,807 is: 115,200.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,093.50 : 81,807 = 81,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,093.50/81,807 = 81,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,093.50x = 81,807 × 81,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,093.50x = 6,692,385,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,692,385,249/58,093.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,200.24
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