Finding the Third Proportional to 54,190 and 81,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,190 and 81,287 is: 121,933.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,190 : 81,287 = 81,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,190/81,287 = 81,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,190x = 81,287 × 81,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,190x = 6,607,576,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,607,576,369/54,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,933.50
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