Finding the Third Proportional to 81,815 and 110,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,815 and 110,490 is: 149,215.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,815 : 110,490 = 110,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,815/110,490 = 110,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,815x = 110,490 × 110,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,815x = 12,208,040,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,208,040,100/81,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,215.18
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