Finding the Third Proportional to 54,126 and 80,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,126 and 80,969 is: 121,124.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,126 : 80,969 = 80,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,126/80,969 = 80,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,126x = 80,969 × 80,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,126x = 6,555,978,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,555,978,961/54,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,124.39
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