Finding the Third Proportional to 54,480 and 77,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,480 and 77,094 is: 109,094.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,480 : 77,094 = 77,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,480/77,094 = 77,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,480x = 77,094 × 77,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,480x = 5,943,484,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,943,484,836/54,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,094.80
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