Finding the Third Proportional to 59,704 and 81,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,704 and 81,134 is: 110,256.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,704 : 81,134 = 81,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,704/81,134 = 81,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,704x = 81,134 × 81,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,704x = 6,582,725,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,582,725,956/59,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,256.03
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