Finding the Third Proportional to 81,449 and 114,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,449 and 114,696 is: 161,514.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,449 : 114,696 = 114,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,449/114,696 = 114,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,449x = 114,696 × 114,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,449x = 13,155,172,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,155,172,416/81,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,514.23
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