Finding the Third Proportional to 54,045 and 80,851.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,045 and 80,851.50 is: 120,954.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,045 : 80,851.50 = 80,851.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,045/80,851.50 = 80,851.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,045x = 80,851.50 × 80,851.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,045x = 6,536,965,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,536,965,052.25/54,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,954.11
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