Finding the Third Proportional to 54,604 and 86,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,604 and 86,824 is: 138,055.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,604 : 86,824 = 86,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,604/86,824 = 86,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,604x = 86,824 × 86,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,604x = 7,538,406,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,538,406,976/54,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,055.95
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