Finding the Third Proportional to 54,150 and 81,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,150 and 81,225 is: 121,837.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,150 : 81,225 = 81,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,150/81,225 = 81,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,150x = 81,225 × 81,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,150x = 6,597,500,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,597,500,625/54,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,837.50
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