Finding the Third Proportional to 54,197 and 72,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,197 and 72,493 is: 96,965.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,197 : 72,493 = 72,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,197/72,493 = 72,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,197x = 72,493 × 72,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,197x = 5,255,235,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,255,235,049/54,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,965.42
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