Finding the Third Proportional to 54,541 and 83,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,541 and 83,804 is: 128,767.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,541 : 83,804 = 83,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,541/83,804 = 83,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,541x = 83,804 × 83,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,541x = 7,023,110,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,023,110,416/54,541 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,767.54
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