Finding the Third Proportional to 54,612 and 82,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,612 and 82,098 is: 123,417.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,612 : 82,098 = 82,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,612/82,098 = 82,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,612x = 82,098 × 82,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,612x = 6,740,081,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,740,081,604/54,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,417.59
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