Finding the Third Proportional to 54,376 and 76,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,376 and 76,572 is: 107,828.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,376 : 76,572 = 76,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,376/76,572 = 76,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,376x = 76,572 × 76,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,376x = 5,863,271,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,863,271,184/54,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,828.29
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