Finding the Third Proportional to 81,688 and 110,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,688 and 110,865 is: 150,463.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,688 : 110,865 = 110,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,688/110,865 = 110,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,688x = 110,865 × 110,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,688x = 12,291,048,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,291,048,225/81,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,463.33
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