Finding the Third Proportional to 54,510 and 82,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,510 and 82,035 is: 123,458.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,510 : 82,035 = 82,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,510/82,035 = 82,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,510x = 82,035 × 82,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,510x = 6,729,741,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,729,741,225/54,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,458.84
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