Finding the Third Proportional to 54,794 and 82,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,794 and 82,506 is: 124,233.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,794 : 82,506 = 82,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,794/82,506 = 82,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,794x = 82,506 × 82,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,794x = 6,807,240,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,807,240,036/54,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,233.31
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