Finding the Third Proportional to 81,282 and 110,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,282 and 110,733 is: 150,855.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,282 : 110,733 = 110,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,282/110,733 = 110,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,282x = 110,733 × 110,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,282x = 12,261,797,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,261,797,289/81,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,855.01
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