Finding the Third Proportional to 54,616 and 81,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,616 and 81,582 is: 121,862.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,616 : 81,582 = 81,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,616/81,582 = 81,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,616x = 81,582 × 81,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,616x = 6,655,622,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,655,622,724/54,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,862.14
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