Finding the Third Proportional to 54,722 and 82,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,722 and 82,394 is: 124,059.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,722 : 82,394 = 82,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,722/82,394 = 82,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,722x = 82,394 × 82,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,722x = 6,788,771,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,788,771,236/54,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,059.27
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