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Finding the Third Proportional to 54,664 and 81,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 54,664 and 81,997 is: 122,997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,664 : 81,997 = 81,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,664/81,997 = 81,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,664x = 81,997 × 81,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,664x = 6,723,508,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,723,508,009/54,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,997.00

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