Finding the Third Proportional to 81,408.50 and 116,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,408.50 and 116,645 is: 167,133.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,408.50 : 116,645 = 116,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,408.50/116,645 = 116,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,408.50x = 116,645 × 116,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,408.50x = 13,606,056,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,606,056,025/81,408.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,133.11
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