Finding the Third Proportional to 54,481.50 and 83,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,481.50 and 83,307 is: 127,383.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,481.50 : 83,307 = 83,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,481.50/83,307 = 83,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,481.50x = 83,307 × 83,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,481.50x = 6,940,056,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,940,056,249/54,481.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,383.72
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