Finding the Third Proportional to 54,490 and 81,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,490 and 81,790 is: 122,767.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,490 : 81,790 = 81,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,490/81,790 = 81,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,490x = 81,790 × 81,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,490x = 6,689,604,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,689,604,100/54,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,767.56
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