Finding the Third Proportional to 23,679 and 54,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,679 and 54,675 is: 126,245.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,679 : 54,675 = 54,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,679/54,675 = 54,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,679x = 54,675 × 54,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,679x = 2,989,355,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,989,355,625/23,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,245.01
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