Finding the Third Proportional to 23 and 54
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Solution
The third proportional to 23 and 54 is: 126.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23 : 54 = 54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23/54 = 54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23x = 54 × 54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23x = 2,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,916/23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126.78
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