Finding the Third Proportional to 81,934 and 112,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,934 and 112,132 is: 153,459.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,934 : 112,132 = 112,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,934/112,132 = 112,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,934x = 112,132 × 112,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,934x = 12,573,585,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,573,585,424/81,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,459.92
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