Finding the Third Proportional to 54,246 and 82,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,246 and 82,134 is: 124,359.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,246 : 82,134 = 82,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,246/82,134 = 82,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,246x = 82,134 × 82,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,246x = 6,745,993,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,745,993,956/54,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,359.29
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