Finding the Third Proportional to 54,004 and 81,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,004 and 81,752 is: 123,757.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,004 : 81,752 = 81,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,004/81,752 = 81,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,004x = 81,752 × 81,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,004x = 6,683,389,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,683,389,504/54,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,757.31
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