Finding the Third Proportional to 54,564 and 84,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,564 and 84,540 is: 130,984.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,564 : 84,540 = 84,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,564/84,540 = 84,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,564x = 84,540 × 84,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,564x = 7,147,011,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,147,011,600/54,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,984.01
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