Finding the Third Proportional to 54,468 and 84,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,468 and 84,129 is: 129,942.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,468 : 84,129 = 84,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,468/84,129 = 84,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,468x = 84,129 × 84,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,468x = 7,077,688,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,077,688,641/54,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,942.14
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