Finding the Third Proportional to 59,465 and 81,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,465 and 81,543 is: 111,818.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,465 : 81,543 = 81,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,465/81,543 = 81,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,465x = 81,543 × 81,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,465x = 6,649,260,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,649,260,849/59,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,818.06
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