Finding the Third Proportional to 54,247 and 81,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,247 and 81,081 is: 121,188.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,247 : 81,081 = 81,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,247/81,081 = 81,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,247x = 81,081 × 81,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,247x = 6,574,128,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,574,128,561/54,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,188.79
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