Finding the Third Proportional to 81,413 and 103,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,413 and 103,489 is: 131,551.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,413 : 103,489 = 103,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,413/103,489 = 103,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,413x = 103,489 × 103,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,413x = 10,709,973,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,709,973,121/81,413 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,551.14
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