Finding the Third Proportional to 54,060 and 81,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,060 and 81,009 is: 121,392.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,060 : 81,009 = 81,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,060/81,009 = 81,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,060x = 81,009 × 81,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,060x = 6,562,458,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,562,458,081/54,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,392.12
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