Finding the Third Proportional to 59,468 and 81,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,468 and 81,547 is: 111,823.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,468 : 81,547 = 81,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,468/81,547 = 81,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,468x = 81,547 × 81,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,468x = 6,649,913,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,649,913,209/59,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,823.39
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