Finding the Third Proportional to 54,392 and 76,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,392 and 76,594 is: 107,858.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,392 : 76,594 = 76,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,392/76,594 = 76,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,392x = 76,594 × 76,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,392x = 5,866,640,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,866,640,836/54,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,858.52
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