Finding the Third Proportional to 81,381 and 110,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,381 and 110,859 is: 151,014.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,381 : 110,859 = 110,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,381/110,859 = 110,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,381x = 110,859 × 110,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,381x = 12,289,717,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,289,717,881/81,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,014.58
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