Finding the Third Proportional to 54,396 and 76,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,396 and 76,604 is: 107,878.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,396 : 76,604 = 76,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,396/76,604 = 76,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,396x = 76,604 × 76,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,396x = 5,868,172,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,868,172,816/54,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,878.76
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