Finding the Third Proportional to 54,580 and 81,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,580 and 81,532 is: 121,793.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,580 : 81,532 = 81,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,580/81,532 = 81,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,580x = 81,532 × 81,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,580x = 6,647,467,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,647,467,024/54,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,793.09
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