Finding the Third Proportional to 54,148 and 81,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,148 and 81,222 is: 121,833
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,148 : 81,222 = 81,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,148/81,222 = 81,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,148x = 81,222 × 81,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,148x = 6,597,013,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,597,013,284/54,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,833
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