Finding the Third Proportional to 53,974 and 81,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,974 and 81,716 is: 123,717.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,974 : 81,716 = 81,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,974/81,716 = 81,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,974x = 81,716 × 81,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,974x = 6,677,504,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,677,504,656/53,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,717.06
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