Finding the Third Proportional to 54,424 and 84,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,424 and 84,063 is: 129,843.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,424 : 84,063 = 84,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,424/84,063 = 84,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,424x = 84,063 × 84,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,424x = 7,066,587,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,066,587,969/54,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,843.23
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