Finding the Third Proportional to 54,490 and 84,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,490 and 84,408 is: 130,752.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,490 : 84,408 = 84,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,490/84,408 = 84,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,490x = 84,408 × 84,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,490x = 7,124,710,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,124,710,464/54,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,752.62
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