Finding the Third Proportional to 54,621 and 74,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,621 and 74,753 is: 102,305.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,621 : 74,753 = 74,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,621/74,753 = 74,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,621x = 74,753 × 74,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,621x = 5,588,011,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,588,011,009/54,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,305.18
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