Finding the Third Proportional to 81,328 and 114,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,328 and 114,378 is: 160,858.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,328 : 114,378 = 114,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,328/114,378 = 114,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,328x = 114,378 × 114,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,328x = 13,082,326,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,082,326,884/81,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,858.83
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