Finding the Third Proportional to 54,128 and 83,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,128 and 83,246 is: 128,027.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,128 : 83,246 = 83,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,128/83,246 = 83,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,128x = 83,246 × 83,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,128x = 6,929,896,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,929,896,516/54,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,027.94
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