Finding the Third Proportional to 54,752 and 82,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,752 and 82,004 is: 122,820.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,752 : 82,004 = 82,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,752/82,004 = 82,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,752x = 82,004 × 82,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,752x = 6,724,656,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,724,656,016/54,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,820.28
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