Finding the Third Proportional to 54,011.50 and 79,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,011.50 and 79,193 is: 116,114.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,011.50 : 79,193 = 79,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,011.50/79,193 = 79,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,011.50x = 79,193 × 79,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,011.50x = 6,271,531,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,271,531,249/54,011.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,114.74
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