Finding the Third Proportional to 54,065 and 81,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,065 and 81,016 is: 121,401.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,065 : 81,016 = 81,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,065/81,016 = 81,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,065x = 81,016 × 81,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,065x = 6,563,592,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,563,592,256/54,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,401.87
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