Finding the Third Proportional to 54,695 and 75,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,695 and 75,360 is: 103,832.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,695 : 75,360 = 75,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,695/75,360 = 75,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,695x = 75,360 × 75,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,695x = 5,679,129,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,679,129,600/54,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,832.70
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