Finding the Third Proportional to 81,713 and 114,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,713 and 114,573 is: 160,647.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,713 : 114,573 = 114,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,713/114,573 = 114,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,713x = 114,573 × 114,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,713x = 13,126,972,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,126,972,329/81,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,647.29
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