Finding the Third Proportional to 54,672 and 80,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,672 and 80,154 is: 117,512.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,672 : 80,154 = 80,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,672/80,154 = 80,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,672x = 80,154 × 80,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,672x = 6,424,663,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,424,663,716/54,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,512.87
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