Finding the Third Proportional to 81,544 and 152,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,544 and 152,848 is: 286,501.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,544 : 152,848 = 152,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,544/152,848 = 152,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,544x = 152,848 × 152,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,544x = 23,362,511,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,362,511,104/81,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,501.90
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