Finding the Third Proportional to 54,501 and 73,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,501 and 73,242 is: 98,427.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,501 : 73,242 = 73,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,501/73,242 = 73,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,501x = 73,242 × 73,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,501x = 5,364,390,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,364,390,564/54,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,427.38
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