Finding the Third Proportional to 53,502 and 81,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,502 and 81,678 is: 124,692.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,502 : 81,678 = 81,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,502/81,678 = 81,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,502x = 81,678 × 81,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,502x = 6,671,295,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,671,295,684/53,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,692.45
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