Finding the Third Proportional to 58,100 and 81,813.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,100 and 81,813.50 is: 115,205.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,100 : 81,813.50 = 81,813.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,100/81,813.50 = 81,813.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,100x = 81,813.50 × 81,813.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,100x = 6,693,448,782.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,693,448,782.25/58,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,205.66
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