Finding the Third Proportional to 59,511 and 81,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,511 and 81,603 is: 111,896.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,511 : 81,603 = 81,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,511/81,603 = 81,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,511x = 81,603 × 81,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,511x = 6,659,049,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,659,049,609/59,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,896.11
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