Finding the Third Proportional to 54,036 and 81,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,036 and 81,798 is: 123,823.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,036 : 81,798 = 81,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,036/81,798 = 81,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,036x = 81,798 × 81,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,036x = 6,690,912,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,690,912,804/54,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,823.24
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