Finding the Third Proportional to 58,104 and 81,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,104 and 81,820 is: 115,216.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,104 : 81,820 = 81,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,104/81,820 = 81,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,104x = 81,820 × 81,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,104x = 6,694,512,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,694,512,400/58,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,216.03
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