Finding the Third Proportional to 54,682 and 81,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,682 and 81,736 is: 122,175.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,682 : 81,736 = 81,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,682/81,736 = 81,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,682x = 81,736 × 81,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,682x = 6,680,773,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,680,773,696/54,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,175.01
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