Finding the Third Proportional to 54,078 and 80,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,078 and 80,669 is: 120,335.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,078 : 80,669 = 80,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,078/80,669 = 80,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,078x = 80,669 × 80,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,078x = 6,507,487,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,507,487,561/54,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,335.21
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