Finding the Third Proportional to 59,136 and 81,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,136 and 81,024 is: 111,013.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,136 : 81,024 = 81,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,136/81,024 = 81,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,136x = 81,024 × 81,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,136x = 6,564,888,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,564,888,576/59,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,013.40
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