Finding the Third Proportional to 81,664 and 105,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,664 and 105,645 is: 136,668.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,664 : 105,645 = 105,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,664/105,645 = 105,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,664x = 105,645 × 105,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,664x = 11,160,866,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,160,866,025/81,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 136,668.13
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