Finding the Third Proportional to 54,606 and 82,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,606 and 82,293 is: 124,018.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,606 : 82,293 = 82,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,606/82,293 = 82,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,606x = 82,293 × 82,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,606x = 6,772,137,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,772,137,849/54,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,018.20
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