Finding the Third Proportional to 54,368 and 84,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,368 and 84,027 is: 129,865.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,368 : 84,027 = 84,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,368/84,027 = 84,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,368x = 84,027 × 84,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,368x = 7,060,536,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,060,536,729/54,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,865.67
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