Finding the Third Proportional to 54,622 and 74,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,622 and 74,754 is: 102,306.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,622 : 74,754 = 74,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,622/74,754 = 74,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,622x = 74,754 × 74,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,622x = 5,588,160,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,588,160,516/54,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,306.04
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