Finding the Third Proportional to 54,742.50 and 83,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,742.50 and 83,592 is: 127,645.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,742.50 : 83,592 = 83,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,742.50/83,592 = 83,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,742.50x = 83,592 × 83,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,742.50x = 6,987,622,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,987,622,464/54,742.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,645.29
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