Finding the Third Proportional to 81,002 and 108,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,002 and 108,975 is: 146,608.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,002 : 108,975 = 108,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,002/108,975 = 108,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,002x = 108,975 × 108,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,002x = 11,875,550,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,875,550,625/81,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,608.12
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