Finding the Third Proportional to 54,414 and 79,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,414 and 79,756 is: 116,900.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,414 : 79,756 = 79,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,414/79,756 = 79,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,414x = 79,756 × 79,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,414x = 6,361,019,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,361,019,536/54,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,900.42
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