Finding the Third Proportional to 54,132 and 81,117
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,132 and 81,117 is: 121,554.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,132 : 81,117 = 81,117 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,132/81,117 = 81,117/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,132x = 81,117 × 81,117 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,132x = 6,579,967,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,579,967,689/54,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,554.12
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