Finding the Third Proportional to 81,738 and 110,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,738 and 110,943 is: 150,582.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,738 : 110,943 = 110,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,738/110,943 = 110,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,738x = 110,943 × 110,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,738x = 12,308,349,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,308,349,249/81,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,582.95
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