Finding the Third Proportional to 54,486 and 84,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,486 and 84,402 is: 130,743.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,486 : 84,402 = 84,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,486/84,402 = 84,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,486x = 84,402 × 84,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,486x = 7,123,697,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,123,697,604/54,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,743.63
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