Finding the Third Proportional to 81,548 and 114,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,548 and 114,839 is: 161,720.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,548 : 114,839 = 114,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,548/114,839 = 114,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,548x = 114,839 × 114,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,548x = 13,187,995,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,187,995,921/81,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,720.65
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