Finding the Third Proportional to 54,612 and 83,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,612 and 83,505 is: 127,684.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,612 : 83,505 = 83,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,612/83,505 = 83,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,612x = 83,505 × 83,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,612x = 6,973,085,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,973,085,025/54,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,684.12
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