Finding the Third Proportional to 54,054 and 81,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,054 and 81,729 is: 123,573.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,054 : 81,729 = 81,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,054/81,729 = 81,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,054x = 81,729 × 81,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,054x = 6,679,629,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,679,629,441/54,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,573.27
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