Finding the Third Proportional to 81,742 and 110,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,742 and 110,949 is: 150,591.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,742 : 110,949 = 110,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,742/110,949 = 110,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,742x = 110,949 × 110,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,742x = 12,309,680,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,309,680,601/81,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,591.87
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