Finding the Third Proportional to 54,548 and 83,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,548 and 83,408 is: 127,537.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,548 : 83,408 = 83,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,548/83,408 = 83,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,548x = 83,408 × 83,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,548x = 6,956,894,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,956,894,464/54,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,537.11
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