Finding the Third Proportional to 82,826 and 110,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,826 and 110,350 is: 147,020.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,826 : 110,350 = 110,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,826/110,350 = 110,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,826x = 110,350 × 110,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,826x = 12,177,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,177,122,500/82,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,020.53
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