Finding the Third Proportional to 53,580 and 81,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,580 and 81,618 is: 124,328.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,580 : 81,618 = 81,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,580/81,618 = 81,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,580x = 81,618 × 81,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,580x = 6,661,497,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,661,497,924/53,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,328.07
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