Finding the Third Proportional to 54,507 and 73,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,507 and 73,248 is: 98,432.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,507 : 73,248 = 73,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,507/73,248 = 73,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,507x = 73,248 × 73,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,507x = 5,365,269,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,365,269,504/54,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,432.67
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