Finding the Third Proportional to 54,495 and 75,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,495 and 75,045 is: 103,344.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,495 : 75,045 = 75,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,495/75,045 = 75,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,495x = 75,045 × 75,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,495x = 5,631,752,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,631,752,025/54,495 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,344.38
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