Finding the Third Proportional to 54,068 and 83,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,068 and 83,153 is: 127,883.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,068 : 83,153 = 83,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,068/83,153 = 83,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,068x = 83,153 × 83,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,068x = 6,914,421,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,914,421,409/54,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,883.80
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