Finding the Third Proportional to 54,154 and 81,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,154 and 81,232 is: 121,849.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,154 : 81,232 = 81,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,154/81,232 = 81,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,154x = 81,232 × 81,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,154x = 6,598,637,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,598,637,824/54,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,849.50
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