Finding the Third Proportional to 54,388 and 84,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,388 and 84,044 is: 129,870.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,388 : 84,044 = 84,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,388/84,044 = 84,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,388x = 84,044 × 84,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,388x = 7,063,393,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,063,393,936/54,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,870.45
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