Finding the Third Proportional to 53,390 and 81,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,390 and 81,894 is: 125,615.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,390 : 81,894 = 81,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,390/81,894 = 81,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,390x = 81,894 × 81,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,390x = 6,706,627,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,706,627,236/53,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,615.79
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