Finding the Third Proportional to 54,418 and 84,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,418 and 84,086 is: 129,928.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,418 : 84,086 = 84,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,418/84,086 = 84,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,418x = 84,086 × 84,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,418x = 7,070,455,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,070,455,396/54,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,928.62
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