Finding the Third Proportional to 54,832 and 84,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,832 and 84,570 is: 130,436.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,832 : 84,570 = 84,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,832/84,570 = 84,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,832x = 84,570 × 84,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,832x = 7,152,084,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,152,084,900/54,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,436.33
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