Finding the Third Proportional to 54,856 and 81,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,856 and 81,924 is: 122,348.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,856 : 81,924 = 81,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,856/81,924 = 81,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,856x = 81,924 × 81,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,856x = 6,711,541,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,711,541,776/54,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122,348.36
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