Finding the Third Proportional to 54,121 and 84,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,121 and 84,008 is: 130,399.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,121 : 84,008 = 84,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,121/84,008 = 84,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,121x = 84,008 × 84,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,121x = 7,057,344,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,057,344,064/54,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,399.37
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