Finding the Third Proportional to 53,954 and 80,606.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,954 and 80,606.50 is: 120,424.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,954 : 80,606.50 = 80,606.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,954/80,606.50 = 80,606.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,954x = 80,606.50 × 80,606.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,954x = 6,497,407,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,497,407,842.25/53,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,424.95
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