Finding the Third Proportional to 54,514 and 82,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,514 and 82,041 is: 123,467.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,514 : 82,041 = 82,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,514/82,041 = 82,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,514x = 82,041 × 82,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,514x = 6,730,725,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,730,725,681/54,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,467.84
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